Ubuntu Media Server?

[miki00]

I'm trying to build a Media Server Ubuntu server based, but I don't know (and im a little confused) what type of server should it be, i mean SSH, Samaba, BSD, etc.... I've done my research and I still can't figure it out what it should be.
The main purpose of it is to have all my media in it so I (and possibly a friend or two) could stream/upload/download it from anywhere.
I saw the Systm episode of the FreeNAS but it only got me more confused.
Can anybody tell me what is the best server type for this case and any other recommendations?

Thanks :]

[tehboris]

SSH is a good start at least for remote access. If SSH is running, by default you are also running a SFTP services which gives you remote file access. You need a SFTP client like FileZilla. You'll need to setup port forwarding for this to work over the Internet, don't use the default port, preferably a high range port.

To setup steaming for use with a PS3 or Xbox you will need to setup some thing liked MediaTomb. I have had MediaTomb working for music, but never successfully had it working for videos.

[miki00]

Thanks for the info! I'll start doing some research on SSH and FileZilla.
Any change you know a good tutorial for this?

[computoman]

There are several applications for linux in general that will allow you to serve media with sharing any directories.(better security?). I do agree that ssh is essential for system management of the server. if you have an sshfs client for the other machines then file access is easy. WARNING: The systems accessing the server may need additional licensed codecs to properly make use of the media.

for music I recommend Firefly itunes compatible music server. (mt-daapd). I use iot a lot for pushing music to clients and it is run on an old p2-450 with ubuntu. Rhythmbox makes a great client for it under linux and everyone else can use Itunes.

for video you could install mythtv backend packages from the repository if the server it self will not be connected to a tv. Then put the front end on all your clients. Other wise you could install both the front and backend of mythtv on the server.

for live media streaming icecast/shoutcast is a good combiation.

There are also some good web based applications such as Gallery (apache or the like must be running on the server) and others. If you just do a web search, you should find quite a bit of apps.

[piranio]

That sounds like some interesting things to try.

[miki00]

I've installed Ubuntu Server 8.04 and the Filezilla client on another computer... how do i get Filezilla to work/connect with the server? I can't seem to find how to make it.

[computoman]

I install openssh-server on the linux host machine and use winscp for mswindows to transfer files to and from the server. I use scp for linux to transfer files via the command line on the linux client I can also install sshfs (and fuse) on the linux client. I can then just mount the path to the server of my home directory on the linux client. In the linux gui, you can then just drag and drop files. You can use other directories on the server if you have permission. "root" privieledges can change other directories if you need to save files (add write access) there, It is a heck of lot easier and faster than dealing with all the samba or the apple protocol crap. You can set this up to work with freenas also.