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ReadyNAS vs. Windows Storage Server NAS
I am preparing to replace our 4-year-old Dell Powervault NAS server. It is our third Powervault. These are "traditional" NAS's using Windows Storage Server 2003. We are a small furniture design stu...
(1) The entire ReadyNAS product line runs on Linux - which is not proprietary. RAIDiator includes the drivers needed, the linux OS, and the management software and network file protocols...
Linux security is usually viewed as being better than Windows - many appliances including routers use it. It is certainly not worse. However, I wouldn't leave a NAS (any kind) publicly accessible over the open internet unless you are knowledgeable about security. A corporate network is fine. You can also use port forwarding in your router to enable specific services over the internet to the NAS. (FTP or HTTPs access for instance).
(2) The symantec product has a linux version - though it might not be compatible with the ReadyNAS. It also might require computer skills you don't have to install it. Though it is likely that installing it on your client computers is sufficient.
(3) Yes
(4) Yes
(5) don't know...
Linux security is usually viewed as being better than Windows - many appliances including routers use it. It is certainly not worse. However, I wouldn't leave a NAS (any kind) publicly accessible over the open internet unless you are knowledgeable about security. A corporate network is fine. You can also use port forwarding in your router to enable specific services over the internet to the NAS. (FTP or HTTPs access for instance).
(2) The symantec product has a linux version - though it might not be compatible with the ReadyNAS. It also might require computer skills you don't have to install it. Though it is likely that installing it on your client computers is sufficient.
(3) Yes
(4) Yes
(5) don't know...
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