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ReadyNAS - exploring the option
Hi Community, I am looking to include a common storage for our small network of computers at my office. Total employee count is about 20(possibly multiple device access for same person using read...
The NAS is basically a mini server. you don't need any other piece of equipment to access it. 8 users is the recommended max number of users for the 200 series due to processor and memory limitations. I recommend you go for a 400 series or better.
Starting without all bays full is a good plan, as it makes future expansion easier and cheaper. But don't underestimate how much growth you might have. A 6-bay may be a better choice.
Frankly, I would never use ReadyCloud for a business environment. Some other VPN solution is better. Besides the dependancy on Netgear entirely, a ReadyCloud user and a local user are not the same user, and may not have access to "each other's" files unless you are careful how you set it up. If you use them, each user name will have a separate private storage area the other cannot access.
I choose ZeroTier for my VPN access, but there are other choices. Depending on your router, you may have an option built in there, too. Over a VPN, the NAS looks exactly the same as it does when you are local. That is not the case with ReadyCloud unless you always use ReadyCloud, even when you are local.
The NAS is basically a mini server. you don't need any other piece of equipment to access it. 8 users is the recommended max number of users for the 200 series due to processor and memory limitations. I recommend you go for a 400 series or better.
Starting without all bays full is a good plan, as it makes future expansion easier and cheaper. But don't underestimate how much growth you might have. A 6-bay may be a better choice.
Frankly, I would never use ReadyCloud for a business environment. Some other VPN solution is better. Besides the dependancy on Netgear entirely, a ReadyCloud user and a local user are not the same user, and may not have access to "each other's" files unless you are careful how you set it up. If you use them, each user name will have a separate private storage area the other cannot access.
I choose ZeroTier for my VPN access, but there are other choices. Depending on your router, you may have an option built in there, too. Over a VPN, the NAS looks exactly the same as it does when you are local. That is not the case with ReadyCloud unless you always use ReadyCloud, even when you are local.
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