I want to start by saying it's not that I've never set up a server before and it's not that I've never done network file sharing before.
In the course of working my way (slowly, painfully, inexorably) through Network+ education, and also (eventually) Linux+ training, I want to set up a server so that I can get more involved in both the network-related tasks and also GNU+Linux-specific tasks.
So...
I would like to set up a small form factor (really, a "mini PC" form factor) server in my home. I already have a place for it to go which had been set up a long time ago for a couple servers (actually repurposed Macintosh desktops) I used to have, one after the other. So, I'll be connecting it to my cable modem/router, and I've already got a UPS up there, and I'll probably get an external HDD to hang off of it. I don't really care about any sort of redundancy because I've already got my data backed up redundantly. I'm not opposed to (eventually) getting a RAID unit so I can learn about that, too.
I'm looking for feedback on what hardware is recommended. I'm looking at stuff on Amazon. I'd also like to keep the cost to between $100 and $300. I don't imagine my needs would require anything especially expensive. After all, it's not like I'm trying to set up a server farm, or do any super-duper high end processing.
Does anyone here have opinions (well, now there's a stupid question: everyone on LMF has opinions! ) on for example Terryza or AcePC units? Or Beelink?
Thanks so much in advance!
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