The system dataset stores debugging core files, encryption keys for encrypted pools, and Samba4 metadata such as the user and group cache and share level permissions.
Name Description System Dataset Pool Select the pool to contain the system dataset. Syslog Store system logs on the system dataset. Unset to store system logs in /var/ on the operating system device.
The system dataset stores debugging core files, encryption keys for encrypted pools, and Samba4 metadata such as the user and group cache and share level permissions.
To view the current location of the system dataset, go to System > System Dataset.
Store the System Log Users can store the system log on the system dataset. We recommend users store the log information on the system dataset when the system generates large amounts of data and has limited memory or a limited-capacity operating system device.
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