Wonder why guys are not thinking latest tech...check out StorSimple solution that gives you a hybrid solution for data back up and security. Backs up data both on premise and on the Cloud. You will save 60-80% of your cost. If you didn't know, now your know...more info here *http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/storsimple/ <http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/storsimple/>* regards, Paul. On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 9:28 PM, William Muriithi <william.muriithi@gmail.com
wrote:
Purchasing a server for purely backup would not be the best use of resources, as most servers, even enter-levels one can do much more that backup.
That's correct. You can always find a old desktop and as long as it has enough sata interface, don't see any harm. Well, I agree its more power hungry and a big plus for arm based NAS.
I second the Synology NAS solution. They have one of the most nimble and intuitive web interface, and a solid OS for the NAS systems. Plus the storage options are limitless, and you can configure your setup in a way that suites your needs.
I hate web interfaces. Easy to set up initially but a freaking pain to maintain. What happen if something isn't working right? You don't have logs, you can't increase verbosity, you are left looking at a useless web page with useless error message.
Web interface are just good for consumer stuff, where the set up remain relatively basic.
Second, most don't offer SSH access so you can't use rsync for backup.
Plus you can do other staff with the Synology if you are small office; DNS, DHCP, Media Server, Downloads, Antivirus.
Agree , but would still rather have a bit more control. Just my humble opinion.
Muriithi
On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 2:38 PM, Peter Mugoh <pkmugoh@gmail.com> wrote:
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