I am currently in the planning stage of a project, which aims to create a file server to facilitate network backups of my machines. Here, I am looking on advice to which file server software would work best for my circumstances. I’m really considering NFS or Samba, but looking for advice and considerations before choosing one.
So far here’s the plan:
- The FS runs as a virtual machine.
- Allotting 512mb RAM (really can’t allot more… I have several other VMs running).
- The OS is Ubuntu Server (really need to keep it lightweight)
- Cron jobs invoke bash scripts which back up my machines (some image, some just home dir)
- Eventually hope for offsite back up by utilizing my VPN virtual machine.
Please share advice and considerations, on which is most suitable for the above plan, NFS or Samba. Also, open to adjusting the above plan.