Software For My New Home Server
Nathan Grigg shares his experience building a new home server and experimenting with different software options. Initially considering TrueNAS, he ultimately chose to go bare metal with Debian for greater flexibility. He also discovered Void Linux, which offers a unique service management system that aligns with his desire for simplicity and control.
- ▪Nathan Grigg built a new home server and data storage system earlier this year.
- ▪He initially planned to use TrueNAS but opted for Debian to avoid limitations of appliance-style software.
- ▪Grigg discovered Void Linux, which uses shell scripts for service management, offering a simpler alternative.
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Nathan Grigg About Archive Photos Feeds Contact Software For My New Home Server May 17, 2026 Earlier this year, I built a new home server and data storage system. From the hardware side of things, this was a whole new experience for me. But the software side also gave me a lot of opportunities to experiment. Synology, TrueNAS, Docker, etc. My previous storage system was Synology, which is appliance-style software. The operating system is set up to be mostly foolproof, and additional software generally requires applications to be packaged specifically for Synology. It is very convenient to have so many decisions made for you, and my original plan was to use TrueNAS as a replacement.
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