I'm in the midst of moving my entire server room to be virtualized on ESX/ESXi. I have a new primary file server [amd quad cores, lots of memory, areca card, 12x1tb Hitachi enterprise] that I've ...

OK, this goes out to the hive mind and is going to be interesting to describe. I have a computer that while it is essentially isolated from the internet, it periodically calls in to a central server ...

Building a home server can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, you can create a powerful, scalable system tailored to your specific needs. This guide provides a ...

Simply put, most pre-built NASes, like the ones I own, are not designed to handle heavy operational tasks like transcoding ...

What if sharing and managing files didn’t have to involve bloated software, subscription fees, or convoluted setups? Imagine a tool that’s lightweight, open source, and powerful enough to handle ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. By default, the Nginx Docker image is configured as a file server, not a reverse proxy or a load ...

Branch Cache enables faster access to files and data in branch offices by allowing them to cache content from a central server, reducing the need for constant data transmission over the network. In ...