Is there a managed switch that is recommended?
not_really_all_that
joined 1 year ago
I used to play with PCs 3 decades ago, and now I am a big fan of just buying something that works out of the box. I tried installing windows server 2016 0n the HPE and failed couldng figure it out lol.
I am ok with needing to buy a new switch if teh netgear isnt up to the task, had considered getting a managed switch to make life easier for me anyway :)
I am ok with the VMs being on the server and the NAS for work files only.
and... ALready running Plex, it is on the QNAP and work amazingly, but I am hoping to have only the work things on the NAS and only accessable via the work/user logins. Trying to keep the Work and home seperate and the work stuff secure and unaccessable to others on the network. Would be great if I was able to run specific networks too? Currently have the office upstairs logged onto the main network within the optus modem/router and the kids on the guest network. works a treat as I can turn their internet off when they give me the shits or are hogging bandwidth
HPE Prolient ml30 gen 9, QNAP TS223, netgear fs108, Optus Ultra WiFi (Gen 2) LTE Modem. HikVision NVR
Would like the QNAP to be set up with a vm for a single login that is accessable remotely. it is currently set up in raid1 as a NAS. Specific work related file storage (VM user will be work based only) Back up for Phones and maybe the HPE/Personal computers
Would ike the HPE to be set up as a media server, file storage (Pics, Movies, Music) with access via wifi for 4x TVS, multiple tablets and laptops and a single desktop
Would love to somehow tie the home security camera system into this also?
Considering home automation, but realistally wont be doing anything with that for a few years
A bit of both, tinker until I stuff something up, and then get teh professionals back to fix it up.
After a bit of stuffing around, I think I have the hard drives initialised and am currently installing an OS. Would be a lot quicker and probably only need to do things once instead of a bunch of times if there was someone here who knew what they were doing.