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Why I Don’t Use RAID on My Home Server – And Haven't Looked Back
RAID may be the gold standard for data redundancy, but for my home server, I’ve found a simpler, more energy-efficient approach: nightly manual backups. This setup gives me flexibility, protection from accidental deletions, and lets me use older drives efficiently. Here’s why my daily rsync strategy beats RAID for personal use and how it’s saved my data more than once.
by Sven Reifschneider • 16 November 2024
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Ultimate Guide to Configuring Samba for Time Machine Backups on Debian Servers
Setting up Time Machine backups for Apple devices on a Linux-based NAS has become significantly easier and faster thanks to Samba’s new features. With a well-configured Samba server on Debian, you can seamlessly backup macOS devices over the network and access your NAS with minimal setup. No more manually creating sparsebundles or struggling with complex configurations.
by Sven Reifschneider • 01 November 2024