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 (:

  • inson1English
    12·
    6 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·
      6 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·
        6 months ago

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

        yes

      • inson1English
        1·
        6 months ago

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