Mike Wieger, a passionate home labber and attorney, shares his journey from QNAP to custom-built NAS solutions, highlighting the importance of support, hardware flexibility, and the right fit for business versus home use. Learn how to choose the best NAS for your clients and when to consider virtualization.

Why Listen

• Expert Insights: Hear from a home lab enthusiast and IT professional who has tested all major NAS solutions.
• Practical Advice: Learn how to choose the right NAS for your business or home lab, including hardware, support, and ecosystem considerations.
• Real-World Experiences: Gain valuable tips on network upgrades, virtualization, and self-hosting from someone who’s been there.
• Stay Informed: Understand the latest controversies and trends in the NAS world, including Synology’s recent changes.
• Inspiration: Discover how passion for technology can lead to innovative solutions, even outside of a traditional IT career.

Companies, Products, and Books Mentioned

• Synology – https://www.synology.com
• Unraid – https://unraid.net
• Proxmox – https://www.proxmox.com
• TrueNAS – https://www.truenas.com
• QNAP – https://www.qnap.com
• Nextcloud – https://nextcloud.com
• Docker – https://www.docker.com
• Home Assistant – https://www.home-assistant.io
• Plex – https://www.plex.tv
• Ubuntu – https://ubuntu.com
• Windows – https://www.microsoft.com/windows
• Jim Collison’s Home Gadget Geeks (podcast) – https://theaverageguy.tv/category/tagpodcasts/htpodcast/

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