Anybody know the answer?

[HUSKER55]

if you have a wireless home network can you build one external data storage unit with multiple hard drives for the different users? This would eliminate a hard drive on the computer.

Can Office,(for example), be put on it and everyone use the same program?

If the unit and each drive is password protected and you have an AV program, would that stop those $3000 bastards from the other thread?

We have a dying computer and we are trying to maximize security and get the most bang for our buck.

AMD has a memory software program. is this for mere mortals? I have a new computer guy and I was looking up pieces and came across it. At first I thought it was for gamers but then it dawned on me I was in the home and student section.

Thanks

[JustRalph]

You don't want to do this

You are talking about building a network with a bunch of nodes. People who maintain these types of systems get paid big money and have serious training. It also takes specialty versions of all the software. 99% of these networks are gone
They do exist in Doctors offices and specialty places where strict privacy rules exist. But that's about it.

If you want to run office in the cloud, look into "office 365"

You are trying to kill ants by building a nuke.

Keep it simple.

[HUSKER55]

tHANK YOU!

[tupper]

Use a NAS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1L_2G6rLI0) box connected to your router.

Keep your apps on the computers and send your data to your NAS.

Here is a tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-89yrZZkvOw) on how to set-up a NAS box.

[HUSKER55]

all I was trying to do is store data away from the computer where those pirates can't get to it.

My thinking was that we have a wireless network and an external drive is an external drive so I was trying to "cut them off at the pass".


Thanks for the info.

[DJofSD]

Easy to do with http://www.pcworld.com/article/2051347/wd-my-cloud-review-a-better-more-secure-alternative-to-cloud-storage.html

As far as the security aspect of it, it's up to you to become aware and knowledgeable about security on the system and the LAN. That fact you are using WiFi make is just a bit more complicated and offers nothing as far as protection from pirates. If anything WiFi gives pirates an way to get in -- look up war driving.

[HUSKER55]

thank you. As you gents and ladies have figured out I have a lot of research to do.

I appreciate you taking the time to assist.

[tupper]

all I was trying to do is store data away from the computer where those pirates can't get to it.

My thinking was that we have a wireless network and an external drive is an external drive so I was trying to "cut them off at the pass".
Yes. That is a NAS set-up.

[tupper]

Easy to do with http://www.pcworld.com/article/2051347/wd-my-cloud-review-a-better-more-secure-alternative-to-cloud-storage.html
This My Cloud unit is another good NAS box.


As far as the security aspect of it, it's up to you to become aware and knowledgeable about security on the system and the LAN.Some people use Linux-based NAS boxes with encryption.

In addtition, one can set the NAS firewall to only allow access from specified local machines.

Of course, one wants strong firewalls on the router and all of the local machines.