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NAS options

NAS options. Presented to CUGG by Jamie Leben 10/9/10 IT-Works Computer Services 970-405-4399 www.i-t-w.com. What is NAS?. Network Attached Storage Device that connects one or more hard disks to a network Typically “headless”- web managed, no keyboard or monitor

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NAS options

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  1. NAS options Presented to CUGG by Jamie Leben 10/9/10 IT-Works Computer Services 970-405-4399 www.i-t-w.com

  2. What is NAS? • Network Attached Storage • Device that connects one or more hard disks to a network • Typically “headless”- web managed, no keyboard or monitor • Store and share files for multiple operating systems

  3. Why might you want NAS? • Add storage space easily • Improve data security with RAID storage • Access files across the Internet • Easy sharing of files on your LAN

  4. Common NAS features • RAID • Automatic redundant storage of data across multiple hard drives • Your data can survive a drive failure • USB ports • Connect and share printers or usb hard drives • Web interface for management

  5. Model specific features • Media streaming to local network and/or Internet • FTP server • Web server for Internet file access

  6. A few examples of NASs

  7. Pogoplugwww.pogoplug.com • Ethernet to 4 USB ports • Connect up to 4 of your own hard drives • Includes service designed to give easy access to files from the web- create photo slide shows or share pictures on social network sites. • Stream pictures and video to mobile devices. • $99

  8. Drobo www.drobo.com • Chassis for 4-8 of drives (you provide) that automatically manages RAID redundancy across different size drives • $400+

  9. Freenashttp://freenas.org/ • Open source software to turn a PC into a NAS • Use your own hardware to create a NAS • $FREE

  10. Other manufacturers • Single drive $100+ • Dual drive $200+ • Empty 2 drive $150+

  11. Windows Home Server • Windows Home Server is version of windows meant to run on a "headless" PC designed to store, share and RAID protect data on a network. • Purchase the software for $100 for installation on your own hardware • Prebuilt systems range from $300-$1000 depending on power and storage • Attach printers to share • Easy to set up RAID protection • Includes backup and security status management software • It will report whether all connected PCs are backing up and if antivirus is out of date. • http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/windowshomeserver/default.mspx

  12. Shopping considerations: • How much storage do you need? • Do you have your own drives to use? • What features do you need?

  13. Questions? Thank you! Jamie Leben IT-Works Computer Services 970-405-4399 www.i-t-w.com

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