Need suggestion !!!

[rayearth2000]

I been using FreeNAS for 3 year now, most I use is files system & plex server, 2*4TB hard drive running mirror for Movie and family photo, 1*5TB for work. The big consider is I want todo a full PC backup like Norton ghost to FreeNAS, When my PC crash I dont need to reinstall all the software and driver again.

1st. I had try install clonezilla server on FreeNAS VM, but not working, keep kick me out in 2 sec.
2nd. install clonezilla on other pc.
3rd. thats what am I using right now (ineffective) clone OS on another SSD Harddrive, put it away when need clone it back.

did anyone have other options.....

Why I am asking is my window 10 crash 2 day ago, I need to reinstall OS and all the software I use, It took me more that 5 hrs to do. I don't want do this again!


Thank you.

 

[Basil Hendroff]

I find it convenient and easiest to use Clonezilla with an external HDD connected to the PC that I want to take an image of. My personal preference is to take this offline and not to consume ZFS storage for what is essentially a large static image that will only ever be used in an emergency. I tend to reserve ZFS storage for data that may need to be accessed more conveniently or on a more frequent basis e.g. movies and photos, or that cannot be reproduced easily and needs to be housed safely e.g. work.

 

[rayearth2000]

Thank you for you point, I get my mine out now. I think I step in a loop, I need a ghost image sys>NAS> restore from NAS. keep thinking I need using VM server.

Thank you