Changing the System Dataset
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The system dataset stores debugging core files, encryption keys for encrypted pools, and Samba4 metadata such as the user/group cache and share level permissions.
Change System Dataset
To view the current location of the system dataset, go to System > System Dataset. The system dataset can be changed by selecting an existing pool from the System Dataset Pool dropdown. The system dataset can be moved to unencrypted pools or encrypted pools which do not have passphrases. If the system dataset is moved to an encrypted pool, that volume is no longer allowed to have a passphrase set. If the encrypted pool already has a passphrase set, the system dataset cannot be moved to the pool.
TrueNAS Enterprise
Moving the system dataset also requires rebooting the standby TrueNAS controller for High Availability TrueNAS systems.The SMB service must also be restarted. A dialog warns that the SMB service must be restarted, causing a temporary outage of any active SMB connections.
System logs can also be stored on the system dataset. Storing this information on the system dataset is recommended when large amounts of data is being generated and the system has limited memory or a limited capacity operating system device.
Set Syslog to store system logs on the system dataset. Leave unset to store
system logs in /var on the operating system device.
If the pool storing the system dataset is changed at a later time, TrueNAS migrates the existing data in the system dataset to the new location.
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