openmediavault

openmediavault is a network attached storage solution based on Debian Linux. It bundles services such as SSH, SFTP and FTP, SMB/CIFS and rsync, and is aimed primarily at home environments and small home offices, although the maintainers say it is not limited to those scenarios.

Its modular design lets the framework be enhanced through plugins. The project presents itself as an out-of-the-box solution that lets people install and administer a NAS without deeper knowledge. It can be installed on an existing Debian system with a single command run as root, and a detailed installation guide, forum and blog are provided.

The README sets clear limits. Like other NAS systems, openmediavault expects full and exclusive control over operating system configuration, so it cannot be used within a container, and no graphical desktop interface can be installed alongside it. The code is written in PHP, the repository lists its licence as other, and development is supported by donations and sponsoring companies.