Nextcloud pain points for a home file server
is being considered for a new , but large uploads and sync behavior are the main concerns. When a large upload through the web page partly fails, the whole file may need to be uploaded again, and the broken file can remain on the server without being marked as damaged.
A better setup would allow a computer to go to sleep without forcing a large upload to restart from the beginning. The is awkward for a server that stores many old Linux image files while the laptop keeps only a few files temporarily.
After uploading a folder from the laptop to the server, deleting it from the laptop could make the server copy the deleted state too. is still useful for small files, such as a password manager .
Key points
- Large web uploads can be painful if a partial failure forces a full restart.
- A failed upload may leave a broken file on the server without a clear warning.
- The desired setup is server-first storage, not keeping every stored file on the laptop.
- can be risky when deleting should not delete server copies.
- still makes sense for small files like a password manager .