Update problem with pkg

[Richardszu]

Hi there,
I would like to update the pkg upgrade -f packages in the console or in SSH with TrueNas Core -12.0-U8.1 but I get this error message:
root@truenas[~]# pkg upgrade -f Updating local repository catalog... pkg: file:///usr/ports/packages/meta.txz: No such file or directory repository local has no meta file, using default settings pkg: file:///usr/ports/packages/packagesite.txz: No such file or directory Unable to update local repository Error updating repository!
I searched with Google and on the forum but, I did not find anything to solve this problem?
On the other hand when I do: pkg info I have a list that scrolls on the screen:
Example:
xtail-2.1
zopfli-1.0.3_1
zsh-5.8
Has anyone had this problem? And how to solve it?
Thanks for your help Richard :)

 

[c77dk]

Are you doing this directly in TrueNAS CORE CLI? Not in a jail? If so: don't

The long version: TrueNAS is an appliance, not meant to be altered, and trying to do so might break the system.

 

[Patrick M. Hausen]

The only supported way of updating any version of TrueNAS is through the UI. No user serviceable parts in that place where you are looking.

 

[Richardszu]

Thanks for your answers @c77dk @Patrick M. Hausen,
If I understand correctly, apart from updating TrueNas from the web interface, I can't modify anything directly in the CLI? But, then, how do I send with my backup script an email with a log attachment. Is it possible ?
Have a nice day Richard

 

[Patrick M. Hausen]

Configure outgoing mail and an appropriate alias for the root user in the UI. Test if mail works. Then from your script invoke something like this:

Code:

date=$(/bin/date)

(   echo "Subject: Backup Log ${date}"
    echo "From: mytruenas@mydomain.com"
    echo ""
    cat /where/ever/your/logfile/is
) | /usr/sbin/sendmail -i root

 

[Richardszu]

Thanks @Patrick M. Hausen I just tested it and it works great.
I've been looking for several weeks how to do with Bash I even wanted to install the PKG Mutt? Now I understood not to modify the systems files I ignored it and it was the updates that did the job.
I'm a beginner, that didn't escape you! I've been using TrueNas Core for about 6 months while waiting to switch to TrueNas Scale! It will be another great adventure.
A big thank you to you and for this sharing, have a great day Richard