Hello all!
I'm new to the forum and servers, however, I'm not new to computing. I successfully built my own desktop computer but I wont get into that for its not the purpose of this thread
The Purpose: I want to build a home server that has three primary capabilities.
1. File storage and backup for local and remote users (< 10 users):
- I live in a house with 3 roommates. I would like them all to have access to their own directories on the server as well as shared directories but not access to others individual files. i.e., Adam can access server/Adam/files/etc. AND server/shared/files -- but not -- server/John/files/etc. ALSO , I would like remote family users from outside the LAN to have access to the server and their own directories. I'm sure this part i'll be able to figure out just by using the server software/OS -- either Linux or Windows; leaning towards linux
2. I would like the server to be able to stream media content to the users device whether on the LAN or Remote Access:
- This is where the shared directory comes in to play. Each user may add files to the shared directory so that the media may be streamed to another users device. This, I am a little more hesitant about how to implement. I'm sure there is some application out there that aids in this capability.
3. ***Most difficult and not sure how to implement*** I would like the server to host applications that may be emulated on the users device:
- Because there are multiple users whom all have different OS; i'm thinking (guessing) I need to virtualize the server for each OS: linux, windows, and mac.
- Essentially, I want the user to be able to emulate their preferred OS off the server( locally or remote) and run applications specific to that OS. i.e., Adam logs into the server and emulates windows environment to run MS Office products. When saving his files, they save to his directory(server/adam/files)
- I, as the admin, will pre-install applications for each virtualized server OS (if thats how this is to be done . . .) as a template on which each user is logged into. I'm not sure about the possibility or security of allowing the user to install applications on to the virtual server however, it may be necessary since I have a life and will not be at the beckon demand of my guests.
I believe the biggest challenges for me will be implementing capability number 3, as well as, implementing remote connectivity.
I understand the hardware requirements may be substantial. I am more worried about plausibility at the moment. But for s&g here is a potential hardware build:
- 1 tb SSD
- 2 tb HDD
- 32 gb ram + room for expansion
- Most likely tower as opposed to a rack
- server specific MB
- i7 CPU or AMD compliment (must support as an investor
)
- GPU?? ***Do I need a graphics card on the server itself? If the graphics are displayed on the guest systems, will their GPU's do all the work?***
- Possibly upgraded Network card.
I know this is a lot and YES, I have researched other threads, but this is such a specific situation I need more directed advice.
Thank you to all whom are willing to help and are patient with me!
Cheers,
-Papazig
I'm new to the forum and servers, however, I'm not new to computing. I successfully built my own desktop computer but I wont get into that for its not the purpose of this thread
The Purpose: I want to build a home server that has three primary capabilities.
1. File storage and backup for local and remote users (< 10 users):
- I live in a house with 3 roommates. I would like them all to have access to their own directories on the server as well as shared directories but not access to others individual files. i.e., Adam can access server/Adam/files/etc. AND server/shared/files -- but not -- server/John/files/etc. ALSO , I would like remote family users from outside the LAN to have access to the server and their own directories. I'm sure this part i'll be able to figure out just by using the server software/OS -- either Linux or Windows; leaning towards linux
2. I would like the server to be able to stream media content to the users device whether on the LAN or Remote Access:
- This is where the shared directory comes in to play. Each user may add files to the shared directory so that the media may be streamed to another users device. This, I am a little more hesitant about how to implement. I'm sure there is some application out there that aids in this capability.
3. ***Most difficult and not sure how to implement*** I would like the server to host applications that may be emulated on the users device:
- Because there are multiple users whom all have different OS; i'm thinking (guessing) I need to virtualize the server for each OS: linux, windows, and mac.
- Essentially, I want the user to be able to emulate their preferred OS off the server( locally or remote) and run applications specific to that OS. i.e., Adam logs into the server and emulates windows environment to run MS Office products. When saving his files, they save to his directory(server/adam/files)
- I, as the admin, will pre-install applications for each virtualized server OS (if thats how this is to be done . . .) as a template on which each user is logged into. I'm not sure about the possibility or security of allowing the user to install applications on to the virtual server however, it may be necessary since I have a life and will not be at the beckon demand of my guests.
I believe the biggest challenges for me will be implementing capability number 3, as well as, implementing remote connectivity.
I understand the hardware requirements may be substantial. I am more worried about plausibility at the moment. But for s&g here is a potential hardware build:
- 1 tb SSD
- 2 tb HDD
- 32 gb ram + room for expansion
- Most likely tower as opposed to a rack
- server specific MB
- i7 CPU or AMD compliment (must support as an investor
) - GPU?? ***Do I need a graphics card on the server itself? If the graphics are displayed on the guest systems, will their GPU's do all the work?***
- Possibly upgraded Network card.
I know this is a lot and YES, I have researched other threads, but this is such a specific situation I need more directed advice.
Thank you to all whom are willing to help and are patient with me!
Cheers,
-Papazig
