However, setting it up as one used to be an involved process. That's until the Debian-based OpenMediaVault (OMV) distro decided to roll out a version specifically tuned to the Raspberry Pi.

A NAS solution can cost several hundred dollars. If you have an unused Raspberry Pi and a few hard drives lying around, you can make one yourself without spending a dime.

While you can choose any operating system thatIs supported by the Raspberry Pi, this tutorial uses the OpenMediaVault operating system.

OpenMediaVault (OMV) OpenMediaVault, built on Debian Linux, is another popular choice, especially for users new to NAS systems or those working with lower-powered hardware like Raspberry Pi.

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