Snapshots

TrueNAS snapshots capture the state of a dataset or zvol at a point in time, enabling data recovery without full backups.

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Snapshots Screens

The Snapshots screen lists dataset snapshots on the system. It allows you to add new or manage existing snapshots.

Access to the Snapshots screen is available using the Manage Snapshots link on the Data Protection widget on the Datasets screen and by clicking Snapshots on the Periodic Snapshot Tasks widget on the Data Protection screen.

If the selected dataset does not have snapshots, the screen displays No Snapshots are Available.

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User and Group Quota Screens

TrueNAS allows setting data or object quotas for user accounts and groups cached on, or connected to the system.

User Quotas Screen

Select Manage User Quotas on the Dataset Space Management widget to open the User Quotas screen. The User Quotas screen displays names and quota data of user accounts cached on or connected to the system. If no users exist, the screen displays No User Quotas in the center of the screen.

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Zvols

Zvols are block-level datasets used as virtual disks for virtual machines and iSCSI shares.

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  • Adding and Managing Zvols: Provides instructions on creating, editing, and managing zvols.

    • Zvols Screen: Provides information on the settings and functions found on the Zvol screens and widgets.

      Datasets Screens

      The Datasets screen and widgets show information about datasets and zvols, provide access to data management functions, indicate the dataset roles, list the services using the dataset, show encryption status, and list permissions for datasets. The screen focuses on managing data storage, including user and group quotas, snapshots, and other data protection measures.

      Datasets Screen

      The Datasets screen shows No Datasets and a Create Pool button until you add a pool and the first root dataset.

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      Advanced Settings Screen

      Advanced settings have reasonable defaults in place. A warning message displays for some settings advising of the dangers of making changes. Changing advanced settings can be dangerous when done incorrectly. Use caution before saving changes.

      Make sure you are comfortable with ZFS, Linux, and system configuration, backup, and restoration before making any changes.

      The Advanced Settings screen provides configuration options for the console, syslog, audit, kernel, sysctl, storage (system dataset pool), replication, WebSocket sessions, cron jobs, init/shutdown scripts, NTP servers, allowed IP addresses, isolated GPU device(s), self-encrypting drives, and global two-factor authentication.

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