1. Linux

All, I am most familiar with Solaris, and I am in the process of learning Linux (Fedora 5), and one of my tasks is to replace our current NAS solution. We currently use EMC Celerra, but it is way too expensive for what we use it for. So I have looked into Linux. We mostly we have a Windows... (1 Reply)

2. Filesystems, Disks and Memory

Can anyone guide me on how to build my own NAS ? I have an old laptop that I want to convert into a NAS, but not use the laptop as such as an NAS because it has some problems. I would like to build a NAS like the ones available in market. I do not want to buy a NAS enclosure , but would like to... (3 Replies)

3. Debian

I am installing a Debian Server on a: HP Proliant DL380 G4 Dual CPU's 3.20 ghz / 800 mhz / 1MB L2 5120 MB RAM 6 hard disks on HP Smart Array 6i controller (36.4 GB Ultra320 SCSI HD each) I will be using this server to capture VHS video, encode, compress, cut, edit, make DVD's, rip... (0 Replies)

4. UNIX and Linux Applications

Hello, I am planning to build a NAS server next week and i was wondering which OS to use. As i see the two most common are FreeNAS and Ubuntu server + samba. What do you think?Do you hava any experience on that?Any other idea? Thanks! (5 Replies)

5. UNIX for Beginners Questions & Answers

Good Afternoon, Are most NASs compatible with Solaris/RedHat? Specifically, I'm looking at Western Digital ones but none of them say they are - I like My Cloud Pro Series PR4100 My Cloud Pro Series PR4100 – Network Attached Storage | Western Digital (WD) (3 Replies)