by Cao | Jan 21, 2016 | FreeNAS
Check out RAMSDENJ’s home server build of FreeNAS, influenced by the user’s decision to use a FreeBSD based operating system. I considered using plain FreeBSD to give myself complete flexibility, but considering this was my first server build and what I...
by Cao | Dec 23, 2015 | FreeNAS, Server
User foxrevolution gives us a run down on what your typical NAS set up might look like, one that is running FreeBSD or FreeNAS. After that I started researching my options to build the server. The two most important elements of a storage server are the OS and the RAID...
by Cao | Dec 17, 2015 | FreeNAS, Tutorial, Video
The FreeNAS Team brings us an in depth tutorial on how to get iSCSI set up on the latest version. For more helpful tutorials, check out their channel at...
by Cao | Dec 16, 2015 | FreeBSD, FreeNAS, pfSense
User Randy Westlund tells us of his experience of how his father’s business succeeded and continues to, in which FreeBSD, FreeNAS, and pfSense were able to play a critical role. This setup has been in place for several months, and everyone is delighted with it....
by Cao | Nov 19, 2015 | FreeNAS, ZFS
Michael Dexter returns with another piece on ZFS, this one titled The ZFS ZIL and SLOG Demystified on the FreeNAS website. The article clarifies the usage of ZIL (ZFS Intent Log) and SLOG (Separate Intent Log) on your FreeNAS or FreeBSD pools. The ZIL and SLOG are two...
by Cao | Oct 17, 2015 | FreeNAS, Tutorial
Thanks to user Vivek Gite, we can configure APC UPS for power management on a FreeNAS installation. Follow the link below for the full set of instructions. I have an APC SUA1500i smart ups, and want to configure power option from my FreeNAS using this ups. How can I...
