Today we released another Plugins update to address some security vulnerabilities. We also have two new Plugins that are looking for testers. Before updating a plugin, review its Release Notes in the table below to determine if the update will impact your configuration.
Category: Apps
Enhance the capabilities of your TrueNAS system by adding new features via containerized applications. Leverage the pre-made TrueNAS Apps Catalog, or launch your own Docker-compatible container, while keeping the workloads isolated and secure.
Backup Evolved: Asigra Plugin for FreeNAS
Hundreds of thousands of FreeNAS systems are deployed around the world and can now be used as a turnkey backup solution with Asigra! Users can run the Asigra Plugin for FreeNAS to enable fully agentless backup of all the devices on their network. Asigra automatically gathers data from desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices, and even cloud sources. Backup data is compressed, encrypted, and deduplicated before being sent to your FreeNAS system for safekeeping.
Back Up Plugins and Jails on FreeNAS
For years, FreeNAS has offered functionality expansion through premade plugins and jails. In Version 11.2, the management platform was updated to make it even easier to manage and create new plugins. Going a step further, snapshots can also be replicated to other FreeNAS or TrueNAS systems to aid with disaster recovery and data protection. If there are replacements or upgrades to the hardware, these images and their data can be moved over to new systems with ease.
May Plugins Update
The next batch of updated Plugins has been released. The updated versions are now available for new installs in the Plugins ⇾ Available section of the UI. Existing plugin installations can be updated to the new versions using the CLI instructions in this post.
Next Batch of Updated Plugins and How to Recover from Failed Plugin Updates
Another Plugins update has been released. The updated versions are now available for new installs in the Plugins ⇾ Available section of the UI. Existing plugin installations can be updated to the new versions using the CLI instructions in this post.
April Plugins Update
Another Plugins update has been released. The updated versions are now available for new installs in the Plugins ⇾ Available section of the UI. Existing plugin installations can be updated to the new versions using the CLI instructions in this post. Before updating a...
Latest February Plugin Update
Today, we released another Plugins update to address some security vulnerabilities and bug fixes. Before updating a plugin, be sure to read its hyperlinked Release Notes to determine if the update will impact your configuration. To update a plugin, open Shell and run the Update Command listed in the table. Note that you will need to restart the plugin once the update is finished.
Introducing the Asigra TrueNAS Backup Appliance
The recent release of TrueNAS®11.1-U6 introduces a new built-in service that seamlessly integrates with Asigra Backup software. With this integration, an existing TrueNAS® system can be configured as backing storage for Asigra backup clients while simultaneously performing all the responsibilities of a traditional network attached storage system.
Update: NEW Crashplan Plugin and FREE BEER
Hello FreeNAS users! It’s been a busy month since our last update and we’ve got some great stuff to share with you this issue: a new FreeNAS plugin, a special discount from rsync, and some links from the past month we thought you’d find helpful. But let’s be honest, if you’re reading this now, […]
Plex on FreeNAS
“Hey man, check out this totally flippin’ sweet app!” said friend and co-worker, Peter, while sitting in the iX lounge sometime last summer. He had his Plex server running on his Macbook Pro and was controlling it, and viewing movies, from his iPhone. It was impressive, but my first question was: “Does it run on […]