Hi
I have just signed up to the forum as I have questions of which nobody seems to be able to give me a straight answer.
I have some basic computer knowledge but not current. I have been recommended a NAS box with something called VPN to access the files remotely.
I will have 4 remote users who will need to access the business files on the NAS.
I'm sure with a little guidance I will be able to set this up myself. So my questions are as follows:
1) Can anyone recommend a good manufacturer/supplier for the NAS server?
2) Do I need to purchase hard drives separately? If so can I use any or do they have to be a certain spec?
3) What is the basic procedure to set up and do I need extra software to run the NAS (if so does this need to be installed on each machine that will be remotely accessing.
4) How do I go about setting up the remote access and what exactly is VPN?
5) I have been advised to get a line with a fixed IP address, and also can only get a max broadband speed of 5mbps (poor area) will I be able to run my NAS still?
6) Do I need to buy any licenses etc?
7) How can I set up this RAID thing to back up automatically and do I need extra software?
I have been quoted £1412+VAT for a guy to supply a 2 bay NAS box 500GB, the VPN router, licenses and set up etc... Is this price good? How much realistically could I save if I done it myself? I don't think 500GB will cut it for too long in our business. I know of people that have several TB and rate it well for a price less than that!
I learn fast and with the right guidance believe I can do this myself. If anyone can answer my queries or shed some light on a similar experience then I would really be eternally grateful!
Kind regards
I have just signed up to the forum as I have questions of which nobody seems to be able to give me a straight answer.
I have some basic computer knowledge but not current. I have been recommended a NAS box with something called VPN to access the files remotely.
I will have 4 remote users who will need to access the business files on the NAS.
I'm sure with a little guidance I will be able to set this up myself. So my questions are as follows:
1) Can anyone recommend a good manufacturer/supplier for the NAS server?
2) Do I need to purchase hard drives separately? If so can I use any or do they have to be a certain spec?
3) What is the basic procedure to set up and do I need extra software to run the NAS (if so does this need to be installed on each machine that will be remotely accessing.
4) How do I go about setting up the remote access and what exactly is VPN?
5) I have been advised to get a line with a fixed IP address, and also can only get a max broadband speed of 5mbps (poor area) will I be able to run my NAS still?
6) Do I need to buy any licenses etc?
7) How can I set up this RAID thing to back up automatically and do I need extra software?
I have been quoted £1412+VAT for a guy to supply a 2 bay NAS box 500GB, the VPN router, licenses and set up etc... Is this price good? How much realistically could I save if I done it myself? I don't think 500GB will cut it for too long in our business. I know of people that have several TB and rate it well for a price less than that!
I learn fast and with the right guidance believe I can do this myself. If anyone can answer my queries or shed some light on a similar experience then I would really be eternally grateful!
Kind regards
