“Transforming Your Old PC into a Home Server: A Step-by-Step Guide”
INTRODUCTION
Setting up a homeserver using an old PC can be a cost-effective and efficient way to create your own personal cloud storage, media server, or even a home automation hub. By repurposing your old PC, you can take advantage of its hardware capabilities and turn it into a powerful homeserver.
To begin with, you’ll need to choose an operating system for your homeserver. Linux-based distributions like Ubuntu are popular choices due to their stability and compatibility with various software applications.
My Server Configuration
- Ubuntu Server 2022
- DDR2 RAM 4 GB
- Hardisk 4TBx2(in RAID 1)
- SSD (For OS)
- Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Duo
INSTALLATION
Installing Ubuntu server, setting up static IP, network configuration, command line interface (CLI), DHCP, network connectivity.
Setting up an Ubuntu server with a static IP address involves a series of steps that ensure stable and reliable network…
