NAS solution recommendations

posted 8 months ago

An extended family member is looking for a NAS solution. I run a completely DIY solution since I’m a knowledgeable Linux user. They’re not. I’m trying to figure out what’s available and what to recommend. Here’s what I have so far:

TrueNAS SCALE (Debian based, UI)
OpenMediaVault (Debian based, UI)
Synology (??, UI)
QNAP (??, UI)

I think that the proprietary solutions like Synology and QNAP are less desirable due to unknown longevity of the companies and their willingness to support their products with software updates. Am I wrong?

I have no idea what’s better between TrueNAS and OMV. I know Debian so I’m confident I can force either to listen via terminal if I have to.

What do you use? Which one of the list do you prefer? Any other Linux-based additions to the list?

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funkajunk@lemm.ee

5 points

8 months ago

Using docker on it is also really easy if you do eventually want to step up your game.

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QHC@lemmy.world

2 points

8 months ago

And fully supported by Synology, too! They are pretty good at embracing the community while still keeping security as a priority.

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