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The term network attached storage (commonly abbreviated as NAS)

describes storage devices that can be accessed over a computer network rather than being directly connected to the computer. NAS devices enable multiple computers to share the same storage space at once.

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Ubuntu and Backups

So this is a little strange. I have a NAS that supports NDMP backups but it uses a proprietary file system. It does however support snapshots. I want to setup an Ubuntu server to backup these snapshots. The NAS is looking for a DMA. What software do…
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Drivepool alternative for Ubuntu

I'm trying to setup my own (home) NAS. I don't want RAID, I want to use a more flexible form: Mix and match harddrives (now I have 4x 2gb, but for sure when I upgrade I don't want to buy 4 new ones at the same time) Some form of duplication (not…
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NAS setup with Ubuntu

First of all, I have read Simple NAS setup for Ubuntu, which is a bit beyond my needs at the moment. Briefly, I am new to Ubuntu Linux as some of you already know. I need to build a NAS with Ubuntu - on which I can, at least for the time being,…
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how to setup NAS drive on ubuntu desktop 16.04?

i am trying to set up NAS on ubuntu desktop 16.04, Any one can help? is it possible to use desktop instead of server ,i believe it's possible any help
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Acces to a NAS with terminal

I can acces to a NAS with ubuntu file browser (path : //NAS/UBUNTU) with a login/pwd. How can I access it with the terminal ? "cd //NAS/UBUNTU" doesn't work. Thanks /dev/sda6 on / type ext4 (rw,errors=remount-ro) proc on /proc type proc…
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Cannot create file on NAS

I have a new Western Digital My Book Live 3TB NAS drive and I need to mount it on my Ubuntu 12.10 laptop. I have created a directory '/NASRichardsWorkLaptop' (changed its ownership and group to myself, and given it 777 access) and mounted the NAS…
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Can't connect to WD MyCloud Ubuntu Gnome 16.10

So I just upgraded my ubuntu Gnome install from 16.04 to 16.10 and for some reason I can nolonger connect to my WD MyCloud. When I go to + Other Locations > WDMyCloud in Nautilus/Files and get this error. Unable to access location Error resolving…
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NAS file transfer works in 12.04 buy aborts in 14.04

Files readable and transferrable with 12.04 cannot be copied by fresh install of 14.04 . Directories and files are visible and they can be opened by some programs eg .stl files will open with netfab basic but I cannot copy or move them. Error is…
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Is it possible to create a roaming profile on Ubuntu to NAS

I installed a ubuntu desktop and installed certain software's.Also i created multiple users.Is it possible to create /home of a user to a Netgear NAS. Its just like create a roaming profile on Netgear NAS.
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Buffalo NAS Drive on Linux?

Does anyone know how to use a Buffalo Linkstation NAS in Ubuntu Studio? I'm running the latest stable version, and using the guide at this link. http://forums.buffalotech.com/index.php?topic=7242.0 unfortunately I get the following error message…
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Access External Hard Drive via network

I want to access my simple wd passport device accessed over network (Ethernet or wifi) i am the only user who will be access the drive and os is ubuntu. I was thinking of something like raspberry pi 3 but a USB to NAS converter option looks good to.…
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