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What is the most efficient method to set up a home server? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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Hey guys, I'm new to self-hosting; I'm trying to set up cloud storage to store pics and other content. However, I’m unsure whether to use my old computer, Buy NAS or ResberryPie to set up a home server.

Also, what is the best privacy-friendly OS to use with the home server?

Lastly, do’s and don’ts.

Any help would be appreciated (:

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[–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Always remember: RAID is not a backup.

Having only one backup and the server dying means you now have no backup, therefore the 3-2-1 scheme for backups is worth looking into.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    I wouldnt never do raid with only 2 disks, it doesnt seeem safe tbh, 3 disks min (2 disks as backup)

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Raid 5 with 3 drives survives one dying disk. Raid 1 (mirroring) with 2 disks survives one dying disk. if either setup loses two disks all the data is gone.

    When you run 3 disks then the odds of two failing are higher than if you run 2 disks.

    So 3 disks are not significantly safer and might even be worse.

    That being said: both setups are fine for home use, because you've set up real backups anyway, right?

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