Note that SSH is considered insecure bur if you must log into the consle temotely then using keys is more secure than passwords. 1. Prerequisites If you have been following along you should have completed the initial install of TrueNAS Scale and the early configuration. All configurations of TrueNAS Scale should be undertaken through the […]
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Network Settings Having completed the initial install and rebooted the device you will again be presented with the GRUB boot menu. GRUB bootloader interface highlighting the TrueNAS Scale operating system as the selected boot option. Once the device has rebooted you will be faced with this screen: The next step is to configure the network
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TrueNAS SCALE is an open-source, Debian-based NAS (Network Attached Storage) operating system, designed for scalability, sharing, and protection of data. It’s a versatile platform suitable for personal, small-business, and enterprise-level applications. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing TrueNAS SCALE on a new PC, turning it into a powerful
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1. Prerequisites Install PuTTY on a Windows device. (Follow my guide here.) 2. Start PuTTYgen Start PuTTYgen (this will have been installed as part of the PuTTY install) 3. Choose the type of key to generate The choice here is between RSA and EdDSA, the trade-off is between performance and compatibility. RSA is universally supported
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This post describes how to use PuTTY on a Windows PC to access a Linux device using the SSH protocol. 1. Install PuTTY PuTTY an be downloaded from here. Download the appropriate .msi file. (If you are not sure which version you require check out the FAQ here.) Install in the usual way, It is
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