Re:Subscription Changes for Computer Backup
by chomp on Tuesday July 13, 2021 @12:08PM
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Depends on how technical you are, how much data you have, and how much you like to tinker.
Buying an appliance off the shelf is usually going to have limitations. I built my own personally, using a pile of WD reds and an old i7 that was destined for disposal. This is optimal for my use because I can expand it if I need to, I have full control of my data and appliance, and it's really zero maintenance once it's set up.
If you want to set it and forget it, get a QNAP or Synology. If you want to tinker with it, build your own.
Buying an appliance off the shelf is usually going to have limitations. I built my own personally, using a pile of WD reds and an old i7 that was destined for disposal. This is optimal for my use because I can expand it if I need to, I have full control of my data and appliance, and it's really zero maintenance once it's set up.
If you want to set it and forget it, get a QNAP or Synology. If you want to tinker with it, build your own.