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Installing Slackware packages on Unraid
Unraid is a handy software if you need a NAS or a simple computing server for containers and VMs. But unlike other Linux operating systems, it does not come with a package manager that allows you to install any packages you need due to the in-memory nature of the Unraid operating system. This article will cover how to install packages on your Unraid server using Slackware packages to install them on your machine for one-time or permanent use, depending on your needs. What are Slackware packages? A short history of Slackware if you have yet to hear about it. It...
Guide to Building an Unraid NAS
If you have built computers in the past or live in a household with multiple computers, you may want to build a NAS (Network Attached Storage) to provide storage accessible to all machines on the network. This can be used to run a media server, a game server, or simply a file server.
In this article, we will talk about how you effectively plan an Unraid build so you can avoid some common mistakes during the journey. Some hardware will be recommended for your build, and some good considerations for the server's future to ensure you don't build yourself into a corner. Some great resources for going further with your Unraid server will also be shared to keep you learning.
