I am batting ideas around for a fileserver / FTP server solution for a small publishing company. Got some great responses from a previous thread on setting up an older Mac as file/FTP server.
Since then, I have been doing some research on different NAS devices. I am looking to have this be the main file server (preferably using RAID with at least 3 drives) for 3-4 users to access/edit/save hi-res images and layouts and an FTP server. Optimally would like to set up a VPN so I could access this remotely for getting necessary files while on the road. Any experiences, positive or negative on this?
If I am better off in the long run setting up a Linux box with a RAID setup, that's fine.
Any advice on the best routers and switches? Will be getting broadband cable access and running the cable to a router then to the a switch and NAS device. (trying to plan for future growth as much as possible without hamstringing my IT budget). Wireless not a necessity for the building we are moving into.
Since then, I have been doing some research on different NAS devices. I am looking to have this be the main file server (preferably using RAID with at least 3 drives) for 3-4 users to access/edit/save hi-res images and layouts and an FTP server. Optimally would like to set up a VPN so I could access this remotely for getting necessary files while on the road. Any experiences, positive or negative on this?
If I am better off in the long run setting up a Linux box with a RAID setup, that's fine.
Any advice on the best routers and switches? Will be getting broadband cable access and running the cable to a router then to the a switch and NAS device. (trying to plan for future growth as much as possible without hamstringing my IT budget). Wireless not a necessity for the building we are moving into.
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