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I have a slight complex network of devices as you can see via my signature,
Basically I run a QNAP NAS Server for Torrent Downloads and Software storage ( 500GB internal HD + external 500GB caddy setup via esata for Qraid0 for backup of internal ) as i thought it would be best this device should do when I also have a HP MediaSmart ex475 Windows Home Server ( 4 x 500GB internal + 1TB external added to pool ) then decided to try out a mac Mini with Leopard OS X Server ( I thought its about time i try out mac's as other schools at my work use them )
My Questions are :
1. Which services should I run on it and why?
2. I was thinking of running DNS and DHCP (remove DHCP tasks of the Router)
3. I have 2 iPhones, is there a service or application to give me the ability to exchange / Push
4. can the Mac mini act as a portal or would I be best sorting out VPN , so I can access my other devices like the following WHS website access for photo share, file access and RDP / QNAP access to website access and surveillance, download station, etc
5. if someone here has experience in setting up DHCP and DNS could give me some pointers ( I do have experience in DHCP for w2k3 and routers )
6. Trying to Balance Workloads and Tasks Between QNAP NAS / WHS / Mac Mini OS X Server so any thoughts on what you would do with these 3 devices ie. apps to run on which / media stream etc
My network as follows
[OFFICE]
HP MediaSmart ex475 WHS {4 x 500GB + 1GB RAM upgrade + USB DVD-RW DL}
Thecus n2050 DAS Enclosure with Raid0 {2 x 500GB Connected to HP MediaSmart via USB added to Pool}
Mac Mini OS X Leopard Server [1.66Ghz Intel dual 2 Core 1GB]
HP PhotoSmart C8180 {Network Shared and USB to Mac Mini to Share DVD-RW DL}
QNAP TS-109 NAS Server [ FW 3.0.0 build 0121T] {Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB 32MB Cache}
IcyBox eSATA Enclosure [QNAP Q-Raid via eSATA] {Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB 32MB Cache}
[USB to QNAP] APC UPS 500 [ Back-UPS CS 500 ]
Network Setup
HP Procurve 1800-24G Gigabyte Switch
Draytek V2800VG Router
[LOUNGE]
Playstation 3 [250GB + PSeye + PlayTV ]
Sony VAIO MEDIA CENTRE 2005 [VGN-XL100] {Upgrades = 4GB DDR2 + 2 x 500GB Sata + Another Hybrid Digital Tuner card}
Nintendo Wii [ Wii Fit ]
HP Color Laserjet 2600n
Sony Bravia 55" HD1080
5.1 Dolby Surround
[BEDROOM]
Xbox 360 Elite {used for Media Centre Extender }
Sony Bravia HD 42" W Series
[Mobile]
Sony VAIO SZ Laptop
Sony VAIO AR Laptop
8GB iPhone 3G
16GB iPhone
PSP
Thanks
Basically I run a QNAP NAS Server for Torrent Downloads and Software storage ( 500GB internal HD + external 500GB caddy setup via esata for Qraid0 for backup of internal ) as i thought it would be best this device should do when I also have a HP MediaSmart ex475 Windows Home Server ( 4 x 500GB internal + 1TB external added to pool ) then decided to try out a mac Mini with Leopard OS X Server ( I thought its about time i try out mac's as other schools at my work use them )
My Questions are :
1. Which services should I run on it and why?
2. I was thinking of running DNS and DHCP (remove DHCP tasks of the Router)
3. I have 2 iPhones, is there a service or application to give me the ability to exchange / Push
4. can the Mac mini act as a portal or would I be best sorting out VPN , so I can access my other devices like the following WHS website access for photo share, file access and RDP / QNAP access to website access and surveillance, download station, etc
5. if someone here has experience in setting up DHCP and DNS could give me some pointers ( I do have experience in DHCP for w2k3 and routers )
6. Trying to Balance Workloads and Tasks Between QNAP NAS / WHS / Mac Mini OS X Server so any thoughts on what you would do with these 3 devices ie. apps to run on which / media stream etc
My network as follows
[OFFICE]
HP MediaSmart ex475 WHS {4 x 500GB + 1GB RAM upgrade + USB DVD-RW DL}
Thecus n2050 DAS Enclosure with Raid0 {2 x 500GB Connected to HP MediaSmart via USB added to Pool}
Mac Mini OS X Leopard Server [1.66Ghz Intel dual 2 Core 1GB]
HP PhotoSmart C8180 {Network Shared and USB to Mac Mini to Share DVD-RW DL}
QNAP TS-109 NAS Server [ FW 3.0.0 build 0121T] {Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB 32MB Cache}
IcyBox eSATA Enclosure [QNAP Q-Raid via eSATA] {Seagate ST3500320AS 500GB 32MB Cache}
[USB to QNAP] APC UPS 500 [ Back-UPS CS 500 ]
Network Setup
HP Procurve 1800-24G Gigabyte Switch
Draytek V2800VG Router
[LOUNGE]
Playstation 3 [250GB + PSeye + PlayTV ]
Sony VAIO MEDIA CENTRE 2005 [VGN-XL100] {Upgrades = 4GB DDR2 + 2 x 500GB Sata + Another Hybrid Digital Tuner card}
Nintendo Wii [ Wii Fit ]
HP Color Laserjet 2600n
Sony Bravia 55" HD1080
5.1 Dolby Surround
[BEDROOM]
Xbox 360 Elite {used for Media Centre Extender }
Sony Bravia HD 42" W Series
[Mobile]
Sony VAIO SZ Laptop
Sony VAIO AR Laptop
8GB iPhone 3G
16GB iPhone
PSP
Thanks