How should I make Docker storage resilient to server failure?
I run Docker on Ubuntu while keeping large files such as photos on a redundant NAS through NFS. However, application data and databases, including the Immich database, currently…
NAS storage
How can I reliably mount NAS storage in a K3s cluster?
I'm running a K3s cluster on Raspberry Pis and want to use storage from a UGREEN DXP6800 Pro NAS. I'm using the NFS CSI driver with a manually…
Is a business-class NAS enough as shared storage for a small two-node Proxmox cluster?
We are a small manufacturing company with about 50 workstations, and I am the only IT person. We currently run one Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 with a Xeon Silver…
Is a WD Red Pro worth $30 more than a Red Plus for media storage?
I'm building a PC for storing and preserving a large collection of videos and music, and I'm deciding between a WD Red Plus and a WD Red Pro.…
Where should I buy reliable USB drives, and are they safe for backups?
I'm looking for trustworthy USB flash drives for creating clean-install media, saving computer images, and moving files around my homelab. Is it safer to buy them in person…
My 8TB external hard drive keeps clicking—should I replace it immediately?
I have a Seagate 8TB external hard drive connected to my NAS, and since yesterday it has been making a continuous clicking sound. I initially thought it might…
Should a Small Business Use Virtualization and Department VLANs?
I'm a junior network engineer setting up infrastructure for a company with roughly 30–50 users. The business works with large media files and video storage, so network throughput,…
What’s the safest way to wipe a possibly infected hard drive before using it in a NAS?
I was given an old 1TB hard drive, and the previous owner said it may have been exposed to malware after downloading a malicious file. I'd like to…
What’s the safest way to prepare a possibly infected hard drive for a NAS?
I was given an old 1 TB hard drive, and the previous owner said they may have accidentally downloaded a malicious file onto it. I'd like to install…
Is the Seagate BarraCuda 8TB a Good Choice for a NAS?
One of the drives in my NAS failed, and I found an 8TB Seagate BarraCuda that costs less than several smaller-capacity hard drives. Since Seagate is a reputable…