Question for node runners, specifically on Umbrel and Raspberry Pi 5.

Just got my first node set up!

Running on Raspberry Pi 5 8GB, 2TB SSD drive, enclosure with heat sink and fan, as well as a powered USB hub.

My overall interest will mainly be around:

- Bitcoin Core Node

- Maybe a Lightning Node

- Likely a BTCpay server

- Home media server (family photo/video archive)

1) First, I’m just curious if there’s anything I should be doing first thing. For example, maybe security related, etc.?

2) Second, I’m wondering what is considered the best app for a family photo archive? Think along the lines of Google Photos sort of thing… something where I can consolidate multiple years worth of family memories. Would be good if my wife could access it somehow to help organize it. Would also be amazing if it could be viewed on other devices in the home, like our TV. Anything like that?

3) What is the best way to make backups of the SSD drive so if something happens I have a backup to fall back on? Is there a good way to make a clone of the drive?

4) Fourth, even though I already have a 2TB drive, I’m already thinking ahead on what to do to expand storage on the future if/when needed. Would this be as simple is just plugging in another USB drive into one of the USB ports, and Umbrel would recognize an additional drive connected and use it in addition to the first? What’s the best way to handle this?

That’s it for now.

Thanks!