TrueNAS Tech Talk (T3)

Big news! The latest TrueNAS Tech Talk dives into the launch of TrueNAS Community Edition. Kris and Chris break down what it means for users, how it compares to previous editions, and what’s next for TrueNAS! Plus, new Incus VM features in Fangtooth 25.04 and a look at the biggest gaming hardware from CES 2025. Will 2025 finally be the Year of the Linux Gaming Desktop? Tune in to hear our thoughts...

We’re back for 2025! Kris & Chris break down swap usage on TrueNAS (why it’s no longer a default) and share 24.10.1 adoption stats. Tune in for insights on system performance, bug fixes, and community-driven apps. The post T3 Tech Talk Ep.9: To Swap or Not To Swap? appeared first on TrueNAS - Open Enterprise Storage .

In the final T3 episode of 2024, Kris and Chris recap the year’s milestones, including TrueNAS SCALE’s growth, Electric Eel’s success, and the upcoming TrueNAS 25.04 (Fangtooth) release. They bust myths on SLOG sizing, the 80% rule in ZFS, and highlight the new Incus/LXC container support with a live demo. Stay tuned for exciting features coming in 2025, including enhanced VM and...

Kris and Chris tackle the age-old question: Do you really need ECC RAM for TrueNAS? They break down myths, risk factors, and real-world use cases, sharing poll results and expert insights. Plus, a quick TrueNAS 24.10.1 update, NVIDIA driver improvements, and a look at Linux gaming. Key Topics Covered ✅ ECC vs. Non-ECC Poll Results – What the community thinks ✅ Debunking Myths – Is ECC really req...

Kris and Chris return to discuss the HexOS Beta launch, a RAIDZ expansion speed boost, and Intel Battlemage GPU support in TrueNAS 25.04 (Fangtooth). They also dive into the history of TrueNAS from Solaris to Linux and launch a forum poll on ECC vs. non-ECC memory. Watch now and join the discussion! The post T3 Tech Talk Ep.6: HexOS, RAIDZ Expansion & TrueNAS History appeared first on TrueNAS...

This week, Kris and Chris discuss: ✅ TrueNAS CORE Security Update – Important fixes for jails and plugins vulnerabilities. ✅ SSD Caching (L2ARC vs. SLOG) – When to use read vs. write cache. ✅ TrueNAS 25.04 (Fangtooth) Preview – New features, including Linux 6.12, OpenZFS 2.3, and Incus-based VMs. ✅ Safe Shutdown Practices – The right way to shut down your TrueNAS system via script. The post T3...

Kris Moore (SVP of Engineering) and Chris Peredun (HoneyBadger) discuss the rebranding of TrueNAS Community and Enterprise Editions, what this means for users, and the long-term commitment to open-source storage. They also explore why newer hardware isn’t always the best choice, how older TrueNAS Mini units can still run the latest software, and future TrueNAS releases, including Fangtooth,...

Kris Moore (SVP of Engineering) and Chris Peredun (HoneyBadger) discuss the challenges and best practices of running TrueNAS as a VM, including hardware isolation and PCI passthrough. They also highlight new TrueNAS Apps and upcoming improvements to the app framework, making it easier to add even more apps. Plus, a community shoutout to a nearly 10-year-old FreeNAS installation that’s still runnin...

Welcome to the second episode of TrueNAS Tech Talk (T3)! Kris Moore (SVP of Engineering for TrueNAS) and Chris Peredun (aka “HoneyBadger”) discuss the official release of TrueNAS SCALE 24.10 “Electric Eel”—the most downloaded release yet! Key Topics in This Episode: ✅ TrueNAS SCALE 24.10 Official Release – Over 15,000 upgrades in just days! ✅ RAID-Z Expansion – How it wor...

Kris Moore (Former BSDNow Co-Host) and Chris Peredun (The TrueNAS HoneyBadger) kick off the inaugural TrueNAS Tech Talk (T3)—a video podcast dedicated to TrueNAS, storage technology, and answering user questions. Each episode, they dive into the latest TrueNAS updates and broader industry insights. In This Episode: ✅ TrueNAS SCALE 24.10 “Electric Eel” – What’s new & why it m...