Basics

Replacing an HDD or SSD in TrueNAS Scale is relatively straightforward, provided the disk is part of a fault-tolerant array. If the disk is part of a RAID 0 (Stripe) configuration, you must first back up the data, then replace the disk and restore the data from the backup. This is a routine procedure necessary […]

Having installed and completed the initial configuration of TrueNAS Scale next we need to consider storage. For a discussion of the various RAIDZ and mirrors, I would recommend this post. I have the following storage devices in my system: sdl and sdj are used as the boot pool so they cannot be used for anything

Note that SSH is considered insecure, but if you must log into the console remotely, then using keys is more secure than passwords. A key pair is cryptographically stronger than any password you could type, and disabling password login entirely means that even a leaked password cannot be used to access your NAS remotely. 1.

Network Settings Having completed the initial install and rebooted the device you will again be presented with the GRUB boot menu. The GRUB boot menu presented on restart after TrueNAS SCALE installation Once the device has rebooted you will be faced with this screen: The next step is to configure the network options and give

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