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Nextcloud is a suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services.

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What are the steps to learning how to turn my laptop into Nextcloud server? (sh.itjust.works)

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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?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

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.