Chapter 10: Server and Storage Options

No one ever has enough space. Not enough space in their closet, their garage, or their hard disk. After you start relying on your computer, the disk space melts away like a snowball in July.

The solution to this problem isn't to stop relying on your computer but to manage your data better. Adding more storage without a plan makes it harder to find what you're looking for. But adding storage as a way to share data, streamline controlling data, and ensure data is protected makes computing life much easier.

Why You Want a Home Server

  The messy side of home computing

  Cleaning up home computing

    Connecting Devices

    Organization

    Backup

    Share files

    Share printers

    Security

    Capacity

    Media hub

Why You Need a Small Business Server

  Backup

  Organization

  Sharing

  Security

  Capacity

Choosing Your Server

  All-in-one server appliances

    Toshiba Magnia

    Procom Taurus

    Other choices

  Network-attached storage units

    Kanguru iNAS-100

    Tritton ASA1120 and brethren and cousin IOGear

    SnapAppliance SnapServers

    Linksys EFG80 and EFG120

  Turning an old computer into a server

    Using Windows networking

    Using Linux

Setting Up Users and Disk Shares

  Setting up users and groups

  Managing disks

    Setting shares

    Disk maintenance

Connecting Network Devices

  Server and storage appliances

  Routers

  Wireless WebCam

Server Security

  Physical security

  Blocking hackers

  Backup Planning

Summary

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