- #How to backup mac mini server how to#
- #How to backup mac mini server upgrade#
- #How to backup mac mini server Pc#
- #How to backup mac mini server series#
- #How to backup mac mini server free#
In this case a bit pointless, case is on bookshelf, next to a printer. Installing the components is really easy.Īnd the case has a window. Times have changed, the Node 804 case is similar in size to the printer I have and fits nicely next to it.
#How to backup mac mini server Pc#
The last time I build myself a PC the case was nice on the outside, but on the inside it was a bunch of sharp edges and not that easy to create a nice clean looking setup.
Long story short: I chose to get the MSI B560M PRO-VDH board. When I tested the RAM, CPU and the boot NVME ssd with the "extra" board, it worked as expected.Īlthough I got the server running, the board was just not good enough. Luckily I was able to return it as being defective. However when running with my first choice for a motherboard, I bought one that a damaged box and some minor "cosmetic" scratches and was sold as a "second" change, the board had more than just some cosmetic problems.įor me the system kept on rebooting and no video.
#How to backup mac mini server upgrade#
Well not too bad, straight a upgrade in memory to 64 GB. Additional cables and velcro cable ties.ĭue to some delays in the receiving of one of the shipments I got an extra motherboard, an extra Power-Supply and an another memory kit of 2x 16 GB.Extra Cooling: Kit of 3x Noctua NF-F12 PWM.Network Card: Intel I210-T1 (1000 Mbps).Host Bus Adapter for storage disks: LSI SAS 9207-8i/e.Media Server Storage: 4x 4TB WD RED drives, I replaced these less than 6 months ago.TimeMachine Backup: 2x 4TB Seagate drives I also had lying around.File Server Storage: 2x 2TB WD RED drives I still had lying around.For Caching purposes: Crucial BX500 240GB SATA 2.5" SSD (2x).
#How to backup mac mini server series#
Since I'm already back into FreeBSD as a server OS of choice, let's investigate FreeNAS (Now renamed into TrueNAS). What to choose?įor a NAS solution there are multiple solutions available Synology comes to mind, have one running as a 1 disk Time Machine Network backup, however I am not happy with the interface. But no more in the role as Media server, I will explain it later. The Mac mini will still serve a purpose, for as long as it runs. With what to replace the MacMini? It might be the right time to think of a NAS And better to replace now, then wait until it crashes fully. Since the MacMini is still working pretty ok, but the specifications are a bit outdated. The MacMini (Late 2012), with a nice RAID 5 disk set attached it, running as an internal fileserver and as a media server needs to be deprecated. However the time has come to say goodbye to the MacOS and the Apple platform as a server platform. The first steps into what turned out to be part of my profession.Īll these time I have had administrator access to one or more server(s) running on the Apple platform.
#How to backup mac mini server how to#
If you don’t know the password for the root user, follow this Apple support page (Opens in a new window) to learn how to change this password.Over 30 years ago I started with "playing" with a Mac in the role of server. Rather, it’s the password for the root user on your Mac. This is not the password for the account that you use to log in. OS X El Capitan: sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia -volume /Volumes/ MyVolume -applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ El\ Capitan.app MacOS High Sierra: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia -volume /Volumes/ MyVolume
MacOS Mojave: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Mojave.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia -volume /Volumes/ MyVolume MacOS Catalina: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia -volume /Volumes/ MyVolume MacOS Big Sur: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia -volume /Volumes/ MyVolume Replace the string My Volume with the volume name of your USB drive. At the Terminal prompt, type one of the following commands, depending on your version of macOS. Return to the Utilities folder on your Mac and open the Terminal app. Make sure the USB drive is still connected to your Mac. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.
#How to backup mac mini server free#