{"id":2332,"date":"2024-06-04T16:49:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T15:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryeroxley.com\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2024-06-05T16:43:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:43:43","slug":"how-to-install-jailmaker-on-truenas-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ryeroxley.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/04\/how-to-install-jailmaker-on-truenas-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Jailmaker on TrueNAS Scale"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Jailmaker is a Docker-related program designed to enhance security and isolation by creating confined environments, often referred to as “jails,” within a system. These jails can securely run applications or processes with restricted permissions, minimizing the risk of those applications affecting the rest of the system.<\/p>

Table of Contents<\/h2>
  1. Introduction<\/a><\/li>
  2. Key Features<\/a><\/li>
  3. Setting Up Jailmaker on TrueNAS Scale<\/a><\/li>
  4. Installing Jailmaker<\/a><\/li>
  5. Creating a Shell Alias<\/a><\/li>
  6. Setting Jailmaker to Run at Startup<\/a><\/li>
  7. Testing Jailmaker<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Introduction<\/h2>

    Jailmaker enhances Docker\u2019s capabilities by providing robust isolation and security features, making it a valuable tool for environments where security is a top priority. Within TrueNAS Scale, I use Jailmaker to manage my Docker containers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Key Features<\/h2>
    1. Isolation:<\/strong> Jailmaker focuses on creating isolated environments where processes can run without interfering with each other or the host system. This is similar to Docker\u2019s containerization approach but with a stronger emphasis on security.<\/li>
    2. Security:<\/strong> By confining processes within a jail, Jailmaker helps prevent potential security breaches. If an application within a jail is compromised, the damage is contained and does not affect the host system.<\/li>
    3. Lightweight:<\/strong> Jailmaker aims to be lightweight, providing a minimal overhead environment for applications. This makes it efficient regarding resource usage, similar to Docker containers.<\/li>
    4. Compatibility:<\/strong> Jailmaker is designed to work seamlessly with Docker, complementing Docker\u2019s capabilities by adding an extra layer of security and isolation. It can be used to create more secure containers within a Docker environment.<\/li>
    5. Use Cases:<\/strong> Jailmaker is suitable for scenarios where enhanced security is critical, such as running untrusted code, providing multi-tenant environments, or hosting applications with stringent security requirements<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Setting Up Jailmaker on TrueNAS Scale<\/h2>

      To set up the required storage:<\/p>

      1. Organize Datasets:<\/strong>