Should you install a different OS on your pre-built NAS?
There are certain pros and cons to replacing the first-party distro that ships with your pre-built storage server
With their affordable price tags, efficient power usage, and simple setup procedures, pre-built Network Attached Storage servers have plenty of advantages over their self-assembled counterparts. That said, the first-party distributions included with most pre-built NAS enclosures are often their most hated aspect. Although proprietary distros have become a lot more useful over the last couple of years, you could end up with a NAS OS that has broken features, an overly complex UI, and stability issues.
