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First Weekend Project: Run Your Own Private Cloud
Turn a spare computer into a private cloud for files, notes, and shared services.
By Ashim
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Install a stable operating system, reserve an IP address, and begin with one service such as Nextcloud. Use a reverse proxy only after local access is working well.\n\nCreate regular backups before storing important files. A small, documented project teaches Linux administration, networking, storage, and service monitoring all at once.
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