From 310adfcb7562c4d226baa6a707dd0a3cf4f90eae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jannik ZANDER Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:49:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add more content --- docs/README.md | 36 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md index 7f81e32..4c86e02 100644 --- a/docs/README.md +++ b/docs/README.md @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ title: 'Personal server - cloud, mail, git, media, blog, web, etc' --- +![Floating Dock](./img/floating_dock.jpg) + # {{ $frontmatter.title }} {{ $description }} @@ -16,19 +18,35 @@ title: 'Personal server - cloud, mail, git, media, blog, web, etc' Whenever I have some server needs I will install and maintain it. As can be seens from above links I have my own cloud- and mail-solutions. More is coming. -#### Advantages +### Linux server +I am using a Linux distribution with a rolling release. Continues updates keeps the installation up-to-date and I avoid having to upgrade to next 'stable' release every 2 years. Upgrading to next 'stable' release means days of work with reinstallations and broken configurations. And 2 years later I have forgotten how I configured it last time. With a rolling release I install once and update regularly. I hardly had any issues with these frequent updates. It keeps the server fresh and secure. Short downtimes are not a serious matter for my home server. -* Most personal data is fundamentally private. What is more natural than storing it at home. -* Infinite storage; just add another harddisk. -* +### Tower cabiner +I use a high-tower with space for many hard drives and easy access. -#### Disadvantages +### Fixed IP address and a domain name -* Needs maintenance- and installation time -* When server is down you cannot receive emails -* Make backups +### Back up of your data + + +### Hard drive docking station +It is handy to have a hard drive docking station. I also acts as an external drive. Always have some spare drives around. + +### Tools for making your own ethernet cables. +Buy 1000m cable in a box. You can splice cable to a specific lenght. It is much cheaper than buying fixed lenght cables. + +## Advantages + +* Smart home; connect everything to your server. +* Most personal data is private so what is more natural than storing it at home? +* Infinite storage; just add another hard drive. +* Go through good learning experiences. + +## Disadvantages + +* Needs some maintenance- and installation time. +* Whenever your server is down you cannot receive emails (or anything else). -![Floating Dock](./img/floating_dock.jpg) -- 2.43.0