Network storage/Server advice for small business?

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bobn4burton

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I need some advice. What would you recommend for the following needs:

1. Network storage (2-5 employees will be accessing central files)
2. Need data backup locally and remotely
3. Remote access of network storage
4. Don't need a ton of space...maybe 500gb...

I know there are some options out there. My first thought was to just grab a little NAS box that was capable of raid (mirror). Then just use a WRT54GL with the openvpn version of dd-wrt installed for encrypted remote access. The advantages to this would be cost and I could probably hook up the NAS box and router/modem to a large UPS and have it continue to function without losing power.

I know there are probably tons of other options...maybe better than what I just suggested. That's why I'm asking for your opinions. Should I build a little server box with WHS? Something else??
 
small business + server = go SBS on a entry level server

maybe dell t300 or poweredge 840

2-5 users could benefit from folder redirection of my documents, remote access through RWW to increase productivity and keep files local for ease of backups.

add a backup rive and good
 
Those HP WHS boxes look pretty cool. Although it probably doesn't support RAID...I assume if you get the box with 2 500gb hard drives you can set it up to backup all your data 1:1 on the second hard drive (a software mirror)???

And what is the best way to access files remotely with a WHS box? Does it come with any good methods...or should I still look into an encrypted OpenVPN setup?
 
bobn4burton said:
Those HP WHS boxes look pretty cool. Although it probably doesn't support RAID...I assume if you get the box with 2 500gb hard drives you can set it up to backup all your data 1:1 on the second hard drive (a software mirror)???

And what is the best way to access files remotely with a WHS box? Does it come with any good methods...or should I still look into an encrypted OpenVPN setup?
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WHS takes care of redundancy by using its own proprietary RAID-esque (not really) "data pool" methodology. But yes, your data is safe.

The WHS box's enable you to get a domain with the license (too lazy to see what it is) but its something to the effect of http://YourBoxHere.WindowsServer.com

Which makes remote-consoling the WHS server a cinch, as well as any other PC attached to the network. If so desired.
 
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