I have an extra laptop with 8gb or ram that I want to turn into my Nextcloud server.
The steps that I think I need to take:
- Learn how to set up a server on a laptop.
- Learn how to install Nextcloud software on the server.
But I’m confused because I came across a video where someone set up Nexcloud right on their Windows laptop. Does that mean I can do that on my Ubuntu laptop?
A server is a computer that provides a network service to other computers. While professional servers are purpose-built and provide additional reliability and management features, any computer may act as a server. Laptops work especially well as makeshift servers because they typically include built-in battery power.