Thanks to this community I’ve learned and I’m feeling inspired. I’ve loved having an NAS for the last few years, but it’s woefully under powered for what I’m using it for these days.

So I’ve ordered some basic PC parts, gonna build a basic setup using an old CPU I got lying about and try the NAS OS I saw talked about on here recently.

TrueNAS looks like a good option with only slight fears it’ll go down the well known path to the dark side like so many free options before.

In any event, I’m looking forward to adding Nextcloud and Jellyfin, to trying out Docker and generally having more control over things.

Thanks again to you all for informing and inspiring.

I’ll be back if I get questions!

  • Vendetta9076@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Welcome! I personally run proxmox as my host os then virtualize a truenas core VM and have my docker setup in another lxc. A bit more complex than just straight up truenas but its saves me before. I’d recommend looking into it

    • essell@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 day ago

      Thanks! That sounds like one of those things that’s a hassle to setup and appreciated in the long run

      • Vendetta9076@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        1 day ago

        Its honestly not too bad as a starting point but its definitely harder than just installing truenas. Reason I’d suggest it is that it gives you more flexibility in the long term.

        If you want less complexity, something like yunohost or CasaOS can be great too