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Self-Hosting OpenMediaVault: NAS Operating System

OpenMediaVault turns any computer into a NAS. File sharing, monitoring, and plugin management through a web interface.

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What Is OpenMediaVault?


OpenMediaVault (OMV) is a NAS operating system based on Debian. It provides web-based management for file sharing, storage, and services.


Features


  • SMB/CIFS file sharing
  • NFS file sharing
  • FTP/SFTP
  • Software RAID
  • Disk monitoring (SMART)
  • Scheduled tasks
  • Plugin system
  • Docker support (via plugin)
  • User and group management

    • OMV vs TrueNAS vs Unraid


  • OMV: Debian-based, lightest, most hackable
  • TrueNAS: ZFS-focused, enterprise features
  • Unraid: Flexible RAID, $59+ license

    • Deployment


    Install on dedicated hardware (not a container — it IS the OS).


    OMV is the best choice for turning old hardware into a NAS.