I’m a beginner, and I am looking to self host mostly everything.
Like, what I planned for so long is to, get a rpi4 b+ or le potato, and connect it to a 5 TB hard disk (initially) and dump all my data into it, and degoogle (because I’m not in any proprietary platforms). I wish to have it as my personal server, which I can Access from anywhere. And put upload and download data. And expand it whenever required. I also want to self-host my lemmy and invidious instances (from seperate setup like this). Is this what you all call self-hosting? Or it’s too basic and there are lot more advanced stuff that I’m unaware of? Also how to start? Where to start? Is there any guide for a beginner like me?
connect it to a 5 TB hard disk (initially) and dump all my data into it
Don’t forget about backups! That 5TB drive can die at any random moment.
work yourself up to 5tbx4 and configure redundant raid. Also worth reading about 3-2-1 backups
Yes, that sounds like self-hosting (it doesn’t have to be from home, you can use internet servers too).
If it’s basic or advanced depends on your skill level. Things to think about is that the RPi4 series have issues with disk spin-down, so your 5TB disk might end up spinning 24/7. If you’re unable to directly access the USB HDD firmware then you’d be better of with a NAS-specialized disk or an SSD.
Some consider that advanced stuff, other don’t.
I would get a powered USB hub for your hard drive, then plug in the hub into your RPI4. The usb ports on the pi cannot handle a lot of power(from what I remember).
