TrueNAS Podcast
Listen to the Truenas Tech Talk (T3) Podcast
Ultimate guide to to get industry trends, in-depth analyses of open-source storage solutions, and professional perspectives. Every episode, which is hosted by the TrueNAS team, includes conversations with engineers, developers, and IT specialists about topics ranging from enterprise storage best practices to ZFS innovations. T3 offers useful information to help you optimise and innovate your storage system, regardless of your level of experience with TrueNAS or your level of exploration.
T3 Tech Talk Ep.7: ECC vs. Non-ECC RAM for TrueNAS
Kris and Chris tackle the age-old question: Do you really need ECC RAM for TrueNAS? They break down myths, risk factors, and real-world use cases, sharing poll results and expert insights. Plus, a quick TrueNAS 24.10.1 update, NVIDIA driver improvements, and a look at Linux gaming.
Key Topics Covered
✅ ECC vs. Non-ECC Poll Results – What the community thinks
✅ Debunking Myths – Is ECC really required for ZFS?
✅ Risk Assessment – When ECC matters and when it doesn’t
✅ TrueNAS 24.10.1 Update – Key fixes & improvements
✅ Gaming on Linux – Kris’ switch from Windows
T3 Tech Talk Ep.6: HexOS, RAIDZ Expansion & TrueNAS History
Kris and Chris return to discuss the HexOS Beta launch, a RAIDZ expansion speed boost, and Intel Battlemage GPU support in TrueNAS 25.04 (Fangtooth). They also dive into the history of TrueNAS from Solaris to Linux and launch a forum poll on ECC vs. non-ECC memory. Watch now and join the discussion!
T3 Tech Talk Ep.5: TrueNAS Security, SSD Caching & Fangtooth Preview
This week, Kris and Chris discuss:
✅ TrueNAS CORE Security Update – Important fixes for jails and plugins vulnerabilities.
✅ SSD Caching (L2ARC vs. SLOG) – When to use read vs. write cache.
✅ TrueNAS 25.04 (Fangtooth) Preview – New features, including Linux 6.12, OpenZFS 2.3, and Incus-based VMs.
✅ Safe Shutdown Practices – The right way to shut down your TrueNAS system via script.
T3 Tech Talk Ep.4: TrueNAS Community Edition & Hardware Upgrades
Kris Moore (SVP of Engineering) and Chris Peredun (HoneyBadger) discuss the rebranding of TrueNAS Community and Enterprise Editions, what this means for users, and the long-term commitment to open-source storage.
They also explore why newer hardware isn’t always the best choice, how older TrueNAS Mini units can still run the latest software, and future TrueNAS releases, including Fangtooth, GoldEye, and Half Moon.
T3 Tech Talk Ep.3: Running TrueNAS as a VM & New Apps!
Kris Moore (SVP of Engineering) and Chris Peredun (HoneyBadger) discuss the challenges and best practices of running TrueNAS as a VM, including hardware isolation and PCI passthrough. They also highlight new TrueNAS Apps and upcoming improvements to the app framework, making it easier to add even more apps.
Plus, a community shoutout to a nearly 10-year-old FreeNAS installation that’s still running strong!