Carl and all other others,
A Network Attached Storage device, or NAS, is much more than a backup.
It can serve as a giant (free) cloud storage drive for everyone that lives on an
in the security of your LAN. — It is the core of a security system, it is a media
server, a relational database, a mail server, and it is so much more. It is also
compatible with all popular operating systems and many phones.
Generally, NAS units have two or more drives which means they are capable
of RAID redundancy for data protection.
Most modern small NAS units run a dedicated version of Linux it is capable of
detailed, secure use with file space allocation or open operation, and is rock stable.
The Admin mode is very
Currently one of the best NAS units on the market is made by QNAP.
This is a link the the app center on their website, there a many more apps
than shown here..
The NAS units are well maintained by QNAP. The OS and apps are being
updated regularly and automatically. It is a no cost feature.
One tip: You can buy your QNAP NAS either directly, or through a discount
hardware vendor usually at a better price. Populate it with your own empty drives.
The unit’s payback will be a godsend to your work and a bargain for
what it does.
Try one, you’ll love it.
Phil White