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Hi All,

Not sure this is the right spot, but i'm helping a client who would like to host multiple TB of photos (over time). They'd be OK with a simple file server on their network, but external users need access also. What is the best way to setup a data storage server so users can connect/browse easily (cloud OR through file browser?). I looked up sharepoint, but it's pricey at .10-.20c per gigabyte (after inital TB given included with Office365). Am i missing some obvious service where we could store 10TB of photos?

The reason i was leaning towards self hosted was using something like truenas or unraid, but i'm not 100% sure those play nicely over the internet. Client has a symmetrical 300mb business fiber. Thanks all.

edit: I was wondering if a Synology or QNAP might be a better idea? It's a little hard to tell. I dont think there will be an excessive amount of users connecting at once to this device. Maybe 10 maximum simultaneously.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

am i also getting paid for helping your client?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Do some reading up on Immich. It might be suitable for your needs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

First, you used the word client, so these people are going to be paying, the other is multiple Terrabytes over time. You want to set them up with something that is capable of growth. If you are not going with raw file storage (folders, labeling, organization) then what you are looking for is a DAM solution. Digital Asset Management. It takes a lot more work to put images into the system but they are designed to allow you to find, and share out digital media files.

My Goto Would be ResourceSpace (resourcespace.com) you can self-host it or pay them for cloud hosting. Do not do this on a nas. Use a real server with a Real VM so you can restore and migrate to newer hardware over time.

Finally once setup you are going to have to setup a backup solution that follows 3-2-1 backup.