I want to build my own NAS to get a little hands on as well as having it. I have been on the Google highway the past couple of days and there is a lot of NAS devices out there. I thought it best to come here and ask for real guidance.
I would like to buy the 4 bay case and use my own drives. Thought I would start small with two 2T (RAID1) and maybe expand later. Any input on what brand of NAS case and drives?
Also, I want to to do backups (pics, docs, music, video) as well as Images. Actually I want these to run on a schedule. I have done manual backups and images in the past. Should I use Windows's utilities for this or should I use a third-party software? If third-party, is there a free version that will accomplish this?
Being a student of computers and networks I try to do as much hands on as I can. I have a network now with 4 computers and would like to try this on it. Needing to learn from those who have gone before me.
I would like to buy the 4 bay case and use my own drives. Thought I would start small with two 2T (RAID1) and maybe expand later. Any input on what brand of NAS case and drives?
Also, I want to to do backups (pics, docs, music, video) as well as Images. Actually I want these to run on a schedule. I have done manual backups and images in the past. Should I use Windows's utilities for this or should I use a third-party software? If third-party, is there a free version that will accomplish this?
Being a student of computers and networks I try to do as much hands on as I can. I have a network now with 4 computers and would like to try this on it. Needing to learn from those who have gone before me.