TrueNAS Podcast

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Your go-to source for expert insights, industry trends, and deep dives into open-source storage solutions. Hosted by the TrueNAS team, each episode features discussions with engineers, developers, and IT professionals, covering everything from ZFS advancements to enterprise storage best practices. Whether you’re a seasoned sysadmin or just exploring TrueNAS, T3 delivers valuable knowledge to help you optimize and innovate your storage infrastructure
T3 Tech Talk Ep.14: Fangtooth BETA1 Soon, ZFS Replication Push vs Pull, & Viewer Questions

Big updates in TrueNAS Tech Talk Episode 14! Fangtooth BETA1 is just around the corner, bringing exciting improvements to ZFS replication, enhanced security with pull-based backups, and new API developments.
Kris and Chris answer top community questions on NVMe-oF, eMMC boot devices, and the best GPUs for transcoding in TrueNAS Mini. Don’t miss this deep dive into cutting-edge storage tech!
T3 Tech Talk Ep.13: New AI Development, Viewer Questions on L2ARC, and can TrueNAS come to ARM?

In this week’s TrueNAS Tech Talk, Kris and Chris cover:
✅ TrueNAS 24.10.2 Release – Record-breaking adoption & stability!
✅ Fangtooth BETA & Incus VM Updates – What’s coming in TrueNAS 25.04?
✅ AI Wars & Open Source – Can open-source AI disrupt the industry?
✅ L2ARC & RAM Optimization – How much RAM do you really need?
✅ TrueNAS on ARM? – Can it happen? Should it happen? Kris breaks it down.
T3 Tech Talk Ep.12: Fangtooth BETA1 is Locked In! Plus, Compression Tips & Licensing Deep Dive
Kris and Chris break down the latest updates on Fangtooth BETA1, including the code freeze and upcoming features.
✅ Fangtooth BETA1 Code Freeze – What to expect in February!
✅ Compression & Space Savings – Comparing LZ4 vs. ZSTD and why fast deduplication isn’t always the answer.
✅ BSD vs. GPL Licensing – Kris gets on his soapbox about the pros & cons of open-source licensing and why TrueNAS chose GPL.
T3 Tech Talk Ep.11: OpenZFS 2.3, UX Enhancements & Gaming on TrueNAS

Episode 11 of TrueNAS Tech Talk is here, and we have our first guest! 🎉 UX Engineer Damian Szidiropulosz joins Kris and Chris to discuss:
✅ OpenZFS 2.3 and its game-changing features
✅ How community feedback shapes the TrueNAS UI & UX
✅ Gaming on TrueNAS? GPU passthrough, VR support & remote play
T3 Tech Talk Ep.10: TrueNAS Community Edition Questions, Incus VMs, Linux Gaming in 2025

Big news! The latest TrueNAS Tech Talk dives into the launch of TrueNAS Community Edition.
Kris and Chris break down what it means for users, how it compares to previous editions, and what’s next for TrueNAS!
Plus, new Incus VM features in Fangtooth 25.04 and a look at the biggest gaming hardware from CES 2025.
Will 2025 finally be the Year of the Linux Gaming Desktop? Tune in to hear our thoughts!