Linux Server - NAS

[Schraufabagel]

I'm interested in building my own server. I'm a computer science college student and am exploring networking basics and learning to customize OS. I want to create a linux server that I can use to store and access files for video editing. Ideally, I would be able to access ot remotely to pull a clip of the server onto my laptop if I need one. Was thinking of connecting 4 x 4tb WD Red in raid 6. Let me know your thoughts and recommended specs for a system like this to handle 4k video.

[desertcomputer]

If you want something that easy to install and you have plenty of ram on your server you should try FreeNAS. You can try ipfire if you want linux router/switch.

 

As for remote access to your server i would recommend a openvpn, instead of opening ports to SMB/NFS/SSH. 

[Tokyo_Raven]

2 hours ago, Schraufabagel said:

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What is your budget for machine ?

[Schraufabagel]

7 hours ago, Tokyo_Raven said:

What is your budget for machine ?

Was thinking around $1000

[Tokyo_Raven]

1 hour ago, Schraufabagel said:

Was thinking around $1000

Alright, do you know how to use any Linux distro through terminal and what is max limit in power usage ?

[Schraufabagel]

1 hour ago, Tokyo_Raven said:

Alright, do you know how to use any Linux distro through terminal and what is max limit in power usage ?

Currently I'm using VMware to run Ubuntu on my laptop. Otherwise, I don't have much experience in this and am looking for guidance on how to start from scratch for a media server and file backup system. I know I could go with a NAS from Q-Nap or Synology, but I'm more interested in trying it myself and customizing it to my needs.