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Hello all,


I've been toying with the idea of a central server for all of my families computers and laptops that acts as a NAS but has added features like a central data base from either expensive programs or programs that are useful for multiple computer without having to download them individually and paying 3 or 4 times because of the licence. For my server I will be using basic hardware to test to see if the concept works:

Want to do with the system:
- access it from anywhere
- restrict different pc's with the amount of storage that they can use
- have a central program data base
- run a software to check all incoming data for viruses etc.
- run other programs like servers for games


Hardware:

Mobo: Asus Micro ATX (cheapest on the market for my chip set)
CPU: AMD 6350
CPU Cooling: Corsair closed loop watercooling
RAM: 16Gb Corsair vengeance 1600MHz
PSU: 500w evga
SSD: Kingston 30 Gb
HDD's: 2 x 4Tb Seagate enterprise
Case: Coolermaster Elite Mini tower


Questions:

What OS do you think I need?
How would I remote desktop the server when on a different network?
How would I restrict storage?
How to create a central program data base?
What and how to run a anti virus software on all incoming data?
What would you change for hardware wise?

Thank you for your time.

I don't think a "central program database" would really function in the way you envision.

MrZand5 said:

What OS do you think I need?

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Probably Windows since you're planning on running Windows applications.

MrZand5 said:

How would I remote desktop the server when on a different network?

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The same way you would when it's on the same network. If you mean from the internet through NAT, you can either set up a VPN server or port forward RDP inbound, which is a 'less secure' option.

MrZand5 said:

How would I restrict storage?

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Each share has account permissions.

MrZand5 said:

How to create a central program data base?

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This isn't really a 'thing' unless you have enterprise level Citrix application streaming. You'd probably be best off just running whatever program after you RDP into the box.

MrZand5 said:

What and how to run a anti virus software on all incoming data?

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I don't really have an answer for you on that one, but a 'full suite' approach would also implement 'endpoint security' for all of the hosts as well.

MrZand5 said:

What would you change for hardware wise?

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/shrug. You didn't really list any specific applications and just have a vague idea of how you want this to turn out. Regardless, the 6350 should have enough resources to do whatever you want.