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As a Maker there is a huge amount of benefit to be had by joining the NAS bandwagon. So welcome to the best guide on setting up an OpenMediaVault based NAS on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer! The NAS created here can be scaled up to any size you'd like, this is a speed run on the overall process. Raspberry Pi single-board computers are purpose-built to run 24/7, with a low power draw and high reliability. Thus are perfect as the heart of a Maker Level NAS.

A network-attached storage device, or NAS, is a great method of data storage that enables numerous devices to access and share the stored data. It works similarly to a file server but is intended for use in a home or workplace that wants the physical hardware close by. Typically, a NAS system consists of one or more hard discs (or any data storage mechanism) that are linked to a network. This is usually done with an Ethernet Cable attached to the main WiFi router. When set up it can be accessed by numerous networked devices, including computers, smartphones, and tablets because of this direct link to the local router/switch.

There are many uses for a NAS. To begin, it offers a central spot to store and share files, accessible from any networked device. Families and individuals with numerous devices who want to keep their files accessible and organised will find this immensely helpful. Secondly, a NAS can be configured to automatically back up data from other devices on the network, providing an additional layer of data protection. This can be especially important for important documents, family photos, or other valuable data (NSA Leaks). Finally, a NAS can be more cost-effective and flexible than cloud storage services, which can require ongoing subscription fees and may not offer the same level of control or security as a local data storage NAS. Local storage is more reliable and is always accessible. Local storage can still have the ease of access that cloud storage has too! The ability to easily access and share data from outside the Local WiFi is totally achievable with a Raspberry Pi NAS (and one which has big advantages)

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0:00 Intro
0:44 What a NAS is
1:11 Uses for a NAS
2:00 What You Need
2:40 Hardware Setup
4:06 Software Setup
5:38 OpenMediaVault Setup
9:16 Demonstration!
10:20 Phone Access Too
10:54 Port Forwarding, Multiple Hard-drives and Auto-Backups
11:20 Outro

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