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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysZimaOS is a NAS platform that's free and easy to use.ZimaOS is based on Linux and is reliable and secure.You can expand the feature set with apps.I've tested and used many a storage option over the years. Although I've spent the bulk of that time using Google Drive as my primary storage service, I've slowly started to migrate away from that, especially for files and documents that are of a sensitive or important nature. Why? For one, I don't want my work used to train LLMs. Another reason is privacy.When you're storing files that contain sensitive information (such as bank accounts, wills, contracts, etc.), you might not want to save them beyond your LAN.If that's the case, what do you do?Your best bet is to save them locally.Also: Should you build your own NAS, or buy one?You could attach an external drive to your machine, but that limits you to accessing those files from one particular computer. You could share that drive to your network, but some sharing protocols can be slow and insecure.Another option is to install a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution on your LAN. Such solutions make it possible to not only store important files, photos, media, and more in a centralized repository, but some options even allow you to add different tools (even AI) to the platform.One such option is ZimaOS, which is a lightweight NAS solution that was created to be used on either Zima's own hardware or off-the-shelf x86 computers. You can install ZimaOS on a spare desktop computer, a Raspberry Pi, or even as a virtual machine. ZimaOS is as easy to install as any Linux distribution, and you can have it up and running in a few quick minutes. Zima even has desktop clients for MacOS, iOS, and Windows (a Linux client would sure be nice, given ZimaOS is based on Linux).Also: Done with the cloud? This NAS takes only 10 minutes to set up - and is the easiest network storage I've triedThe big question you might be asking yourself is: How easy is ZimaOS to install?The answer is pretty easy.Keep in mind that the installation is text-based. Even so, the installation is a matter of:Downloading the .img fileBurning the .img file to a USB drive using Balena EtcherInserting the USB into the machine to be usedBooting the machineFollowing the simple promptsOnce the installation is complete, you will be presented with the necessary information on accessing ZimaOS. In my case, it was a simple matter of pointing a browser on my local network to http://192.168.1.62. I then had to accept the license and create a local account to finish the installation. Once that was complete, I found myself on the ZimaOS dashboard, where I could start customizing the platform to fit my needs.Adding and sharing foldersThis will probably be one of the first things you do with ZimaOS. To do this, go to the Files app (shortcut found on the dashboard). On the resulting page, click the New Folder button near the top right and give the new folder a name. Let's say you want to create a folder for Photos. Once you've done that, click the associated three-dot menu for the folder and select "Share via Samba." Also: My 5 favorite cloud sync tools for Linux - including free optionsIn the resulting pop-up, you can add members who are allowed to access the folder (more on that in a bit) and add it to Time Machine (for rollback purposes). Once you've done that, click Create, and the folder is ready. In the final share creation window, you'll be presented with the necessary information for accessing your share. As you can see, to access my Photos folder, I would point either a Linux or MacOS machine to http://192.168.1.62/Photos or a Windows machine to \\192.168.1.62\Photos. ZimaOS makes this so simple.Adding usersYou'll probably find that you need to add members of your family/business/collective to ZimaOS, so they can access files/folders as well. ZimaOS makes this easy as well. Also: How much RAM does your Linux PC actually need? An expert weighs inGo back to the folder in the Files listing, click the three-dot menu, and select Manage Samba Share. From there, click Add member > Create new member. In the resulting pop-up, type a new username and password for the user, and then click Create. You can then modify the new user's access permissions, selecting from Read or Read/Write.When that user goes to access the share, they'll be prompted for their username and password.Expanding with appsGo back to the ZimaOS Dashboard and click Apps. In the resulting window, you can search for and install various apps to expand the feature set. You can install all sorts of apps, ranging from various types of AI options, media, productivity, and lots more. Also: How I feed my files to a local AI for better, more relevant responsesKeep in mind that if you do install some AI tools, they might also need the Open WebUI app in order to function. I had Open WebUI running with Ollama in under a minute, so it's quite easy.ZimaOS is an outstanding solution for anyone looking to expand their LAN-based storage options. With a simple installation, ease of use, and plenty of options, this platform would be a great addition to any home network.