“When the simple file and printer sharing features offered by
Windows, Unix/Linux, and Mac aren’t enough, you should consider
using a network-attached storage (NAS) server.“NAS servers offer a central place where you can store, access,
and share files and documents on the local network, and possibly
over the Internet. They are especially useful in multiple operating
system environments, as they usually support all the sharing
protocols.“You can buy off-the-shelf NAS servers or enclosures, which are
set up and ready to plug into the network. However, to save money
and for more customization, you might want to set up your own
server. You can install the server software onto any old PC that’s
loaded with a sizable hard drive(s) and an Ethernet adapter. Once
you’ve installed it, you can unplug the monitor, keyboard, and
mouse.“Here we’ll look at five different NAS servers provided by the
open source community:”
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