Home Server, NAS and VPN Setup
A home server can be very useful when it is planned properly. Backups, media, private cloud, password managers or small services can run in one place that you control.
I help with choosing, setting up and securing the system. Starting small and stable is usually better than building something nobody wants to maintain later.
What I can help with
- NAS and shared folders
- backup planning and restore tests
- clean Docker service setup
- VPN access from outside
- Raspberry Pi or mini server setups
How it usually works
- clarify which data and services matter
- choose hardware with realistic power use
- plan backups and access
- document the setup so it stays maintainable
Quick questions
Do I need expensive hardware?
Not necessarily. For many tasks, a small mini PC, a NAS or a Raspberry Pi is enough. It depends on what you want to run.
Are backups included automatically?
Backups should be planned on purpose. I do not just set them up, I also test that a restore works.