Hey guys, I’m new to self-hosting; I’m trying to set up cloud storage to store pics and other content. However, I’m unsure whether to use my old computer, Buy NAS or ResberryPie to set up a home server.

Also, what is the best privacy-friendly OS to use with the home server?

Lastly, do’s and don’ts.

Any help would be appreciated (:

  • JASN_DE@feddit.deEnglish
    9·
    11 months ago

    Always remember: RAID is not a backup.

    Having only one backup and the server dying means you now have no backup, therefore the 3-2-1 scheme for backups is worth looking into.

    • inson1English
      12·
      11 months ago

      I wouldnt never do raid with only 2 disks, it doesnt seeem safe tbh, 3 disks min (2 disks as backup)

      • rentar42@kbin.social
        2·
        11 months ago

        Raid 5 with 3 drives survives one dying disk. Raid 1 (mirroring) with 2 disks survives one dying disk. if either setup loses two disks all the data is gone.

        When you run 3 disks then the odds of two failing are higher than if you run 2 disks.

        So 3 disks are not significantly safer and might even be worse.

        That being said: both setups are fine for home use, because you’ve set up real backups anyway, right?

        • inson1English
          1·
          11 months ago

          you can use raid 1 with 3 disks gg (or 4 or 5 or 6…)

          yes

        • inson1English
          1·
          11 months ago

          its little money vs time you spent on it (backups are almost always missing something)