Getting Started

This section guides you through installing TrueNAS SCALE, or migrating from CORE to SCALE, and using the UI to access and configure TrueNAS SCALE. Configuration includes setting up initial storage, backup, and data sharing, and expanding TrueNAS with different application solutions.

The SCALE Evaluation Guide also provides video tutorials for installing and exploring the full potential of TrueNAS SCALE.

• ⎙ Download or Print: View all SCALE Getting Started articles as a single page for download or print.
  
  
• 24.04 (Dragonfish) Version Notes: Highlights, change log, and known issues for the latest SCALE nightly development version.
  
  
• SCALE Hardware Guide: Information on system hardware and system minimum requirements. Included information covers CPUs, storage considerations and solutions, media and controllers, device sizing and cooling, SAS expanders, and system memory.
  
  
• Installation Instructions: Information on preparting and installing TrueNAS SCALE For first-time users (including Enterprise customers).
  
  
• CORE to SCALE Migrations: Information on preparing for and migrating TrueNAS CORE to TrueNAS SCALE.
  
  
• Third-Party Data Migration: Provides instructions for TrueNAS Enterprise users migrating data from third-party NAS solutions to TrueNAS SCALE using the Syncthing App.
  
  
• Configuration Instructions: Information on configuring TrueNAS SCALE after installation.
  
  
• Getting Support: Guides for getting assistance with TrueNAS SCALE issues.
  
  
• User Agreements: Legal statements about using TrueNAS SCALE and other general software notices.
  
  

TrueNAS Enterprise

This Table of Contents is a specific article arrangement that guides deploying TrueNAS Enterprise hardware purchased from iXsystems, inc.

• User Agreements
  • TrueNAS SCALE EULA
  • Software Development Life Cycle
  • TrueNAS Data Collection Statement
• Installation Instructions
  • Preparing for SCALE UI Configuration (Enterprise)
  • Installing SCALE
  • Using the Console Setup Menu
• Migrating Instructions
  • Migrating from TrueNAS CORE
• Configuration Instructions
  • First Time Login
  • Configuring SCALE Using the UI
  • Setting Up Storage
  • Setting Up Data Sharing
  • Backing Up TrueNAS
  • Configuring Virtualization and Apps in TrueNAS SCALE