A beginner starting a wired home server setup

A cheap network cabinet is being used as the base for a and setup. The plan also includes running Cat6 cables through the home so devices can use wired internet instead of relying only on Wi-Fi. An old PC from work will be the first server .

The main question is where to begin learning. Proxmox and TrueNAS are named as possible starting points.

Key points

  • The setup starts with a cheap network cabinet for a and server.
  • Cat6 cables may be routed through the home for wired connections.
  • An old work PC will be used as the first server .
  • Proxmox and TrueNAS are being considered as beginner starting points.
  • owners can still use this as a reminder to plan and storage early.
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