3 hours ago
Hi, I would like to ask your recommendation in buying NAS.
I’m completely new with NAS storage system and doesn’t have any experience in IT fields, so I can say I’m completely blind with all these things
I currently use Google Drive to store my work-related files.
Now I’m considering to buy NAS to replace it.
Primarily, I would like to use NAS to:
1. Store my work related things so I can access it anywhere, event without the need to bring my laptop.
2. Allow my team to access work related files anywhere through a shared link (without the need to create account for them), just like a simple link sharing in google drive.
3. Backing up photos & videos from my phone so I can have more capacity in my phone.
4. Storing & securing my client’s personal data from breach, but I still can access them when I need to.
I’ve done some research, but still can’t figure out which NAS suitable for me, especially considering whether I can manage the OS or not (which also a variable to come for my decision).
At first, I consider BeeStation, but it only has 1-bay which is not safe for my files if something happens to it. Then, I’m considering a 2-Bay NAS from Synology or QNAP or TerraMaster.
Please give me a recommendation on which brand/type of NAS that might be suitable for me and why?
And also from those 3 brands, which OS is the easiest one to use, but still offer good capabilities & function? I’m also open to any other brand & type suggestion.
I’m completely new with NAS storage system and doesn’t have any experience in IT fields, so I can say I’m completely blind with all these things
I currently use Google Drive to store my work-related files.
Now I’m considering to buy NAS to replace it.
Primarily, I would like to use NAS to:
1. Store my work related things so I can access it anywhere, event without the need to bring my laptop.
2. Allow my team to access work related files anywhere through a shared link (without the need to create account for them), just like a simple link sharing in google drive.
3. Backing up photos & videos from my phone so I can have more capacity in my phone.
4. Storing & securing my client’s personal data from breach, but I still can access them when I need to.
I’ve done some research, but still can’t figure out which NAS suitable for me, especially considering whether I can manage the OS or not (which also a variable to come for my decision).
At first, I consider BeeStation, but it only has 1-bay which is not safe for my files if something happens to it. Then, I’m considering a 2-Bay NAS from Synology or QNAP or TerraMaster.
Please give me a recommendation on which brand/type of NAS that might be suitable for me and why?
And also from those 3 brands, which OS is the easiest one to use, but still offer good capabilities & function? I’m also open to any other brand & type suggestion.