Upgrading from RPi4B to Optiplex: which setup/OS for Docker & NAS?
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Madame_Rabougrie · 2023-10-17 17:32

Hello,

I've had a Raspberry Pi 4B 2GB running Docker containers for a year.
Said containers include plex, the arr apps, wallabag & navidrome. I'm
storing data on a 5TB WD Elements external HDD & running Raspberry OS
on an SD card.

Due to frequent system crashes & random CPU throttles when running
anything more than just plex, I'm moving on to a Dell Optiplex 3060
micro PC. I'll be running the OS on an 256GB SSD & am planning to add
a lot more containers.

I'd like to automatically create backups of my data on a regular
basis. If I understand correctly, a NAS would be appropriate for my
use.

What I am now wondering is, which OS/setup is best, both for managing
all Docker containers & creating the backups.

Do I have to run Linux & something like TrueNas in separate VMs? How
many HDDs to I need for the backup? I'll have one 2.5" HDD slot
available inside the PC in addition to 2 additional WD Elements
external HDDs.

I really appreciate any advice - I've read a lot on Unraid but am
still confused about how it's supposed to work & how to pair it with
Docker.

Thank you!

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thekrautboy · 2023-10-17 18:03

I would recommend to simply run Proxmox and run whatever you like
inside VMs and LXCs, and use Proxmox Backup Server.

If you want to learn about unRAID why not ask experts in /r/unRAID

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EndlessHiway · 2023-10-17 19:43

Because you are the one true expert!

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thekrautboy · 2023-10-17 19:50

Nope, but compared to you everyone is. Examples [one](https://www.redd
it.com/r/selfhosted/comments/173qtly/jellystat_is_for_jellyfin_what_ta
utuli_is_for_plex/k44w3ac/) and [two](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhos
ted/comments/1790njv/what_is_the_one_thing_every_selfhosted_household/
k53szgb/). Weird that i forgot to block you for some reason, oh well,
never too late.

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EndlessHiway · 2023-10-17 19:56

Was try to pay you a compliment. You know your shit.

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thekrautboy · 2023-10-17 19:58

Sure.

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ifasparaguswasatree · 2023-10-18 02:56

They...literally were lol. You said "why not ask the experts....." and
he said "because you're the one true expert ". He really was being
nice to you. And you insult and block him lmao