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2 NAS / file server with Ubuntu Server

A NAS (Network Attached Storage) or file server is a dedicated server that provides centralized storage and allows users to access files and data over a network. Ubuntu Server is a popular choice for setting up a NAS due to its stability, flexibility, and extensive community support.

NFS (Network File System) is ideal for sharing files between Linux systems.

    $ sudo apt install nfs-kernel-server
    $ sudo mkdir -p /srv/nfs/share
    $ sudo chown nobody:nogroup /srv/nfs/share
    $ sudo chmod 777 /srv/nfs/share

Configure NFS Exports: Edit the NFS exports file to define the directory that will be shared. $ sudo nano /etc/exports. Add the following line to share the /srv/nfs/share directory with specific IP addresses or subnets (in this case, we share with any system on the local network 192.168.1.0/24): /srv/nfs/share 192.168.1.0/24(rw,sync,no_subtree_check).

  • Apply the new share by running: $ sudo exportfs -ra.
  • Allow NFS Through the Firewall: If you have UFW enabled, allow NFS traffic: $ sudo ufw allow from 192.168.1.0/24 to any port nfs.
  • Start and Enable the NFS Service:
    $ sudo systemctl enable nfs-kernel-server
    $ sudo systemctl start nfs-kernel-server

Access the NFS Share on Linux Clients: On the client Linux system, mount the NFS share.

  • Install NFS client : $ sudo apt install nfs-common.
  • Create a mount point on the client: $ sudo mkdir -p /mnt/nfs_share.
  • Mount the NFS share: $ sudo mount 192.168.1.100:/srv/nfs/share /mnt/nfs_share. Replace 192.168.1.100 with the IP address of the Ubuntu server.
  • Verify the Mount: $ df -h. We should see the NFS share mounted at /mnt/nfs_share.

For a more user-friendly NAS experience, we can install Nextcloud, which provides a web interface for managing files, similar to Google Drive or Dropbox.

    $ sudo apt install apache2 libapache2-mod-php7.4
    $ sudo apt install php7.4-cli php7.4-xml php7.4-zip php7.4-mbstring php7.4-curl php7.4-gd php7.4-intl php7.4-bcmath php7.4-gmp
    $ wget https://download.nextcloud.com/server/releases/nextcloud-23.0.0.zip

Reseources : DIY NAS / File storage server using Ubuntu Server 20.04, How to Create a NAS with Ubuntu Server, Creating a NAS with Ubuntu Server, Let's build a home lab server from scratch with Ubuntu Linux, OpenZFS and KVM, i built a Raspberry Pi SUPER COMPUTER!! // ft. Kubernetes (k3s cluster w/ Rancher), how to build a Raspberry Pi NAS (it’s AWESOME!!), Ubuntu Server: Getting started with a Linux Server.