File + media server: proxmox or unraid
I haven't used Unraid. I am fan of Proxmox. It is on the one hand lightweight, as you can use unprivileged LXC+Docker, and on the other hand very flexible and powerful. It probably requires more manual work than Unraid though.
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What is the one thing every self-hosted household should have?
Proxmox (or any Hypervisor). Without it, my life would be miserable.
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