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… Of course, if I crashed my Proxmox node, my TrueNAS VM would go down as well. But as long as I don’t go too overboard with my experiments, I have to admit that iXsystems’ recommended method for a virtualized TrueNAS instance is reliable enough for a hybrid Proxmox-powered TrueNAS workstation. …
… Proxmox stays because it's the right tool for the job my server does, and the best part is that choosing it doesn't shut TrueNAS out at all. It just means TrueNAS rides along as a guest the day I decide I want it, instead of taking the whole machine.
… Related 10 apps I always run on my TrueNAS Scale server Make TrueNAS Scale even better with these amazing utilities But TrueNAS’ local services are still as usable as ever If anything, its containerization prowess has grown with the new update Although I’m not the biggest fan of services that rely … …
… Thankfully, TrueNAS is here to fix that. Recently, the team behind TrueNAS introduced TrueNAS WebShare, and it's already in testing for TrueNAS 26 in the latest Nightly builds. …
… I've yet to encounter a time when I'm required to log into my TrueNAS storage box to fix something. It continues to just work, which is precisely what I require from a NAS. TrueNAS still works best as a partner. Proxmox and TrueNAS make for quite the home lab setup. …
… A 2-bay NAS will never feel large, but with TrueNAS installed, it can absolutely feel deliberate. That was the mindset I had going into this TrueNAS install . …
… Whether that's a good thing depends on how you feel about the two projects, but it's clearly the shape TrueNAS is taking. TrueNAS 26 feels like a direct response to Proxmox Even if iXsystems wouldn't frame it that way TrueNAS 26 makes a few other changes alongside the container work. …
… But I’ll admit that TrueNAS’ interface isn’t the most intuitive for beginners. Compared to Unraid and especially ZimaOS, you’ll have to go through some pages of documentation before you start working on TrueNAS. …
… Related I ran my NAS in Proxmox and set up an SMB share so my LXCs can access it While it may sound weird, this setup works well when you have a single node and a bunch of unprivileged LXCs TrueNAS Scale didn't fit the hardware I had Turning an old system into a home lab doesn't fit the TrueNAS for… …
… TrueNAS SCALE TrueNAS 26 adds some awesome new features to an already capable NAS operating system. …