Software

After reviewing the basics of the software mentioned in my previous post, I set out to determine which option offered the best security for my data. In the end, I chose TrueNAS Scale. Even though I originally wanted something lightweight, I also needed the ability to run additional services. I accepted the trade-off, knowing it’s […]

When choosing the software for your NAS, there are many factors to consider and several options available. These choices will also influence the hardware you’ll need, but for simplicity, let’s focus on the most common DIY operating system choices used in home-lab and small-scale NAS builds. Here’s a list of popular NAS Operating Systems, in