TrueNASTrueNAS Nightly Development Documentation
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Getting Started

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

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

Contents

  • ⎙ Download or Print: View all TrueNAS Getting Started articles as a single page for download or print.

  • 25.04 (Fangtooth) Development Notes: Highlights, change log, and known issues for the latest TrueNAS nightly development version.

  • Feature Deprecations: Notes about TrueNAS features deprecated in the latest nightly releases.

  • TrueNAS Hardware Guide: Provides information on system hardware and minimum requirements (CPU, memory, etc.). Covers storage considerations, media, controllers, device sizing and cooling, SAS expanders.

  • Installation Instructions: Guides users (including Enterprise customers) with first-time TrueNAS installations.

  • Migrating from CORE: Instructions for migrating from FreeBSD TrueNAS CORE to Linux-based TrueNAS versions.

  • Third-Party Data Migration: Provides data migration instructions for users wanting move data from a third-party NAS solution to the TrueNAS system using the Syncthing Enterprise app.

  • Configuration Instructions: Configuring TrueNAS after install.

  • Getting Support: Guides for getting assistance with TrueNAS issues.

  • User Agreements: Legal statements about using TrueNAS and other general software notices.

Enterprise Deployment Guide

TrueNAS Enterprise