Samba is a re-implementation of the SMB (Server Message Block) networking protocol that allows Linux computers to be seamlessly integrated into active directory environments. Using Samba is one of the simplest ways to build a Raspberry Pi NAS as it is both easy to set up and configure! Wha...
Once you have the necessary components, it’s time to flash an OS onto the microSD card. I’ll be using the Raspberry Pi OS Lite since a headless setup will improve the performance of the NAS, but you can also pick the GUI version. I'm using the official Raspberry Pi Imager, which ...
The basic configuration of the Raspberry Pi being done, we will now be able to install the NAS itself. For this we will use Samba, a software capable of managing the networking of a hard drive to access from any operating system or computer connected to the network. So we will start by...
Samba is one of the easiest to set up and configure file servers, which makes it one of the best solutions for setting up a NAS, especially when you intend on targeting Windows systems. There are plenty of other NAS setups that you can run on your Raspberry Pi. I prefer Samba has I...
In many cases, people end up thinking in terms of “NAS vs. server.” In fact, a decent server machine can act as a DIY NAS. It’s even possible to build aRaspberry Pi NASwith the approach described here. Usually, the only reason to invest in dedicated NAS hardware is whenextremeperf...
3. As Plex is running a different user to the Raspberry Pi’s default “pi” user, you will need to make sure you have permissions set correctly on your drive. If you need help setting up your external drive with Plex, you can try following our guide on mounting a USB drive on the...
Building a Raspberry-Pi based AirPlay server can be a solution, adding music-streaming functionality to your old receivers or amplifiers, classic speakers or older TVs. Unfortunately, you won't be able to stream video to your Raspberry-Pi — but with minimal power usage, HDMI support, easy ...
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Now that you have faster SSD storage, you can use it tobuild a personal cloud storage accessible from anywhereor tohost a secure website on Raspberry Pi. You may alsobuild a Raspberry Pi NASby installing Samba and use the SSD storage as network storage in your home or office network. ...