I would like to use ubuntu server 12.04 to create a file server for my media and pc backups. In the future I plan to build a new machine using the amd A series or intel atom for low power usage.
Until I can afford to build the new machine I was thinking of running the ubuntu server as a virtual machine. The vm will be running in vmware workstation on a windows host.
My question is will I have any trouble using the VM to create a large storage pool using ext4 file system (4TB - 2x2tb drives) and creating samba shares?
Is the windows host going to see the drives or can I make them only accessible to the ubuntu vm?
Once I am able to build a new machine would I be able to move the drives over without losing data?
Until I can afford to build the new machine I was thinking of running the ubuntu server as a virtual machine. The vm will be running in vmware workstation on a windows host.
My question is will I have any trouble using the VM to create a large storage pool using ext4 file system (4TB - 2x2tb drives) and creating samba shares?
Is the windows host going to see the drives or can I make them only accessible to the ubuntu vm?
Once I am able to build a new machine would I be able to move the drives over without losing data?