Building A DIY NAS With A Raspberry Pi
Recently, I was able to buy two new 8GO Raspberry Pi. This gave me the opportunity to improve my homeserv a little by integrating NAS functionality. I’m going to explain how to do this, and you’ll see how simple it is!
What is a NAS?
A NAS (Network-attached storage) is a simple storage device that can be connected either to a private network, or to a corporate network.
It enables you to back up, share and secure your files, as well as facilitate access to them from multiple devices. It’s a practical asset for making teamwork more efficient, or for sharing photos and videos more easily between family members.
In fact, it’s a centralized storage system that you and any other users with access rights can access anywhere, provided you’ve configured it correctly.
What You Need to Build a NAS With a Raspberry Pi
First, you need a Raspberry Pi (obviously). Regardless of model or RAM, a simple NAS doesn’t require much power. However, if you want to install other useful applications, such as a multimedia server, you’ll need at least 4GB of RAM and a good processor. Of course, you’ll also need a micro SD card and a power supply.
