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So here's the idea I had - I have a micro ATX build that I would like to convert to a server. I'm planning on getting at least one 4TB NAS drive, and maybe another to use in the future, but that's after I get this rig setup. Here's the specs of the rig:
Case: Cooler Master N200
PSU: Corsair CX430
Motherboard: EVGA P67 SLI Micro
CPU: 3.0 GHz Intel Core i3-2120
RAM: 4GB G.Skill Eco 1333MHz
SSD: Intel 320 120GB
HD: 500GB WD Caviar Blue
HD 2 (future): 4TB WD Caviar Red
GPU (only to deliver picture to monitor since my motherboard doesn't have onboard GPU) : Sapphire Radeon HD 5450
So with that I need a Linux distribution that can handle a server application with the following connected to a home network:
- 4 laptops running Windows 7 and 8
- 2 desktop PCs running Windows 8
- HTPC running Windows 7
I want to be able to set this server up as a central backup solution, and I could go with Ubuntu Server, or I could go with SUSE, or something similar. I tried using FreeNAS with no luck, so is there anything else I could go with?
Case: Cooler Master N200
PSU: Corsair CX430
Motherboard: EVGA P67 SLI Micro
CPU: 3.0 GHz Intel Core i3-2120
RAM: 4GB G.Skill Eco 1333MHz
SSD: Intel 320 120GB
HD: 500GB WD Caviar Blue
HD 2 (future): 4TB WD Caviar Red
GPU (only to deliver picture to monitor since my motherboard doesn't have onboard GPU) : Sapphire Radeon HD 5450
So with that I need a Linux distribution that can handle a server application with the following connected to a home network:
- 4 laptops running Windows 7 and 8
- 2 desktop PCs running Windows 8
- HTPC running Windows 7
I want to be able to set this server up as a central backup solution, and I could go with Ubuntu Server, or I could go with SUSE, or something similar. I tried using FreeNAS with no luck, so is there anything else I could go with?
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