Built in RV server?
Has built a dedicated server for permanent install in their rig? Even a small machine that runs a few SSDs can come into handy, especially with caching DNS, Web requests, as well as a space for bac...
Forum Discussion
Gdetrailer wrote:DutchmenSport wrote:
If you decide to go with a server in your camper, you'll also need to have internet access 24x7. What system are you planning on using to access 24x7 internet service? But the bigger question is "Why?" Why would anyone want to do this, unless it a hobby or something. I work an IT job and even getting on my personal laptop is a real drain on me sometimes, because I get so sick and tired of being around computers!
:h
No, you DO NOT "NEED" Internet access 24/7 to run a "server".
I have run servers for years without any Internet in my home at at work... And they function perfectly if not better for the purpose I designed them for..
The only reason a server would need such access is if you were running applications on it that DEPEND on the Internet..
There are MANY reasons as to why one would wish to have a server and not all of those reason require Internet..
OP may simply just want to take all their movies, music, photos and other documents with them and be able to "share" those files BETWEEN OTHER devices within the confines of their RV or campsite. By doing so they can avoid the need for Internet since they would not be relying on the cloud, netflix or any other streaming sources...
Really !?
I think you are over thinking this. I bring a few movies on a flash drive. If I get really crazy I bring a whole bunch of them on a portable hard drive. I can't imagine the average camper needing much more data than a portable hard drive can handle.
