Operating System for Home Server
Operating System for Home Server
It wasn't simple. I attempted it, but it didn't work. It's absurd, even for someone with a year of technical skills.
The FAQ indicates they don’t permit hosting servers, though a README might exist once access is granted.
It’s mainly my concern about managing a Linux server. How do you feel about Windows Home Server 2011? Although it’s outdated, it offers useful built-in features and costs around $59. With Linux, how much manual command-line work is needed for simple tasks, or can I rely on the graphical interface?
You might find it tougher to set up software through the GUI since most instructions rely on the terminal. It’s better to use Ubuntu Server and spend a few days getting comfortable with basic navigation commands.
I would avoid watching those YouTube tutorials. Stick to the official tutorials. You can use LVM if needed. I don’t like that approach though—I prefer working with my own RAID setup. At the end, choose LAMP, OpenSSH, Samba, or the various Ubuntu desktop options. Then look up guides online for your specific configuration.