I've been on a bit of a NAS kick lately, and discovering the world of apps you can host on your own server has been challenging and rewarding in equal amounts. One of the cooler apps I've had the ...

Maven is an extremely popular Java build tool for a variety of reasons. As such, it is no wonder that developers and organizations are looking at setting up local Maven repositories to compliment the ...

In this article, we will explore how to install and configure File Server on Windows Server and install the necessary roles, configure shared folders, manage permission, and ensure security. Suppose ...

One of the mainstays of self-hosting apps is a solid file server, whether on a purpose-built NAS or a DIY server. But there are all kinds of other situations in which you might want a file-sharing ...

I'm in the midst of moving my entire server room to be virtualized on ESX/ESXi. I have a new primary file server [amd quad cores, lots of memory, areca card, 12x1tb Hitachi enterprise] that I've ...