I wanna start a server to just store files between two computers (starting a small studio) and it would be nice to have a place to just throw and share files.
I was thinking of getting a NAS My Cloud. But I'm not sure if this would fit my needs. I dont need any sort of software or interface, just a place grab and share files with one other computer.
Will this fit my needs? What would be better? Around $300-$350 is my budget
>>55591768
yes that's exactly what you want to get
>>55591768
what is a good sides of NAS never used one before
>>55592022
Quick, dedicated, and high capacity file sharing and storage between all computers on a network. That's pretty much it.
With the WD MyCloud EX 2 does WD technically have access to my files? I was reading some articles and they mentioned having to make an account for off-site access.
I understand needing some way to log in for authentication but they made it sound like it was some WD specific login.
>>55591768
>Around $300-$350 is my budget
Well, you'll get exactly what you pay for.
If you're interested in something serious, go look into something like the FreeNAS Mini:
https://www.ixsystems.com/freenas-mini/
>>55592097
NAS box with WD (dropbox like) cloud service.
Not sure if you get same amount of cloud as the device. My guess would be there is a Folder for Cloud service and get X amount free with option to buy more storage space.
>>55592139
Do you have experience with something like this?
Can i make one of these on my own using a shitty PC setup?
Would you buy a prebuilt PC?
Don't buy a prebuilt NAS.
>>55591768
>$300-$350
PC Engines APU2C4 with a 500 GB Samsung 950 Pro or 2 large USB3 HDDs.
just buy a drobo or something. dont bother with something like freenas or zfs, and for fucks sake do not let some retard talk you into using something stupid like a raspberry pi.
something like a wd mycloud works fine, not going to give you amazing speeds so dont plan on using it for something like a cache drive but it works well for a share. just make sure it doesnt connect to the internet
There are a few commercial access points that you can get that I am pretty sure have eSATA or maybe USB (not sure) ports on them that allow you to connect a HDD or SSD to then for a fileshare. I think they assign DHCP to them but it doesn't really matter. You just assign the IP and name and have your file sgare right there. Don't waste your money a computer dedicated to file share, it isn't worht it.
>>55591768
Buy a router with a USB port.
Plus in a TB external HDD
Total cost: <100
A pi with an external HDD sounds like it would work desu senpai
>>55591768
A simple NAS is exactly what you're looking for.
>>55594536
>>55595145
>contradictory statements two posts distant
I don't get why it is such a bad idea though.
>>55594922
That sounds interesting but is it feasible or are you joking
Not OP btw
>>55591768
>"My" Cloud
kek I bet you are a windumb
What about the stuff that, that linus tech tips dude made a video about. I think he made a NAS of his own then installed some software for it.
>>55591768
Been using Synology NAS (3 of 'em) for three years now - great...
Fast (2 or 4 gb ports depends on model)
Support NFS (WD does NOT! - they removed it a few udates ago and son't plan on bringingit back)
Great web-based UI
Scads of addobs (mail server, git, svn, etc.)
Big ecosystem - third party app support
Just stay away from WD... (voice of experience)
