TrueNAS
Developer(s) | iXsystems |
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Stable release | 13.0-U6.1 / December 7, 2023; 8 months ago (2023-12-07) |
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Operating system | FreeBSD |
Platform | x86-64 (v9.2.1.9 was the last release that supported 32-bit.[1]) |
Type | Computer storage |
License | BSD license |
Website | truenas |
Developer(s) | iXsystems |
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Stable release | 24.04.0 (Dragonfish) / May 3, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-05-03) |
Repository |
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Operating system | Debian Linux |
Platform | x86-64 |
Type | Computer storage |
License | LGPL-3.0 |
Website | truenas |
TrueNAS is a family of network-attached storage (NAS) products produced by iXsystems, incorporating both free and open-source, as well as commercial offerings. Based on the OpenZFS file system, TrueNAS runs on either FreeBSD or Linux and is available under the BSD License It is compatible with x86-64 hardware and is also available as turnkey appliances from iXsystems.
TrueNAS supports a range of network clients, including Windows, macOS and Unix, and is compatible with virtualization hosts like XCP-NG, XenServer and VMware. Networking protocols supported by TrueNAS include SMB, AFP, NFS, iSCSI, SSH, rsync and FTP/TFTP. Advanced features include full-disk encryption and a plug-in architecture for third-party software.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
History
The TrueNAS project originated as FreeNAS, created by Olivier Cochard-Labbé in October 2005, based on the m0n0wall firewall and FreeBSD 6.0. The project evolved over time, with Volker Theile joining in 2006 and later leading the project. In 2009, development shifted towards Debian Linux, resulting in the creation of OpenMediaVault. Cochard-Labbé returned to oversee the project's transition to iXsystems,[8][9] where FreeNAS was re-engineered and rebranded as TrueNAS.
iXsystems released FreeNAS 8 in 2010, marking a significant rewrite of the software based on FreeBSD 8.1. Subsequent versions introduced features such as full-disk encryption, plug-in architectures, and support for OpenZFS. TrueNAS continued to evolve, with major releases including FreeNAS Corral and later TrueNAS CORE.
TrueNAS CORE (previously FreeNAS) version history
Branch | Initial release | Latest Build | Released | FreeBSD version | Status | Notes / Changes |
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9.10 | 2016-03-23 | 9.10.2-U4 | 2017-05-25 | 10.3 STABLE | Previous Release | [10] |
10.0 ("Corral") | 2017-03-15 | N/A | Withdrawn: relegated to preview only | The "Corral" branch was cancelled on or around 23 April 2017, the developers citing as reasons that although it had been a major "ground up" rewrite of FreeNAS, too many issues had emerged within 2 weeks of release. Development reverted to the proven 9.10 branch of FreeNAS and the Corral branch was relegated to a "technology preview".[11][12] | ||
11.0[13] | 2017-06-14 | RELEASE | 2017-06-14 | 11 STABLE | Previous release | (Compared to 9.10 branch):[14][15]
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11.1 | 2017-12-13 | RELEASE | 2017-12-13 | 11 STABLE | Previous Release | Changes include the addition of cloud synchronization and preliminary Docker container support, as well as updates to the Angular-based administrative GUI and noticeable OpenZFS improvements for handling large files and multiple snapshots.[16][17] |
11.2 | 2018-07-09[18] | RELEASE | 2018-12-05 | 11.2 STABLE[19] | Previous Release | Highlights from release announcement:[20]
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11.3 | 2019-11-15[21] | RELEASE | 2020-01-28 | 11.3 STABLE[22] | Previous release | Highlights from release announcement:[22]
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12.0 | 2020-10-20 | 12.0-U8.1 | 2022-4-22 | 12.0-STABLE | Previous release | Highlights from release announcement.
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13.0 | 2022-5-10[23] | 13.0-U2 | 2022-8-30 | 13.0-U2 | Current release | Highlights from release announcement.
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Architecture
The reimplementation of FreeNAS with version 8.0 transitioned the project to a new architecture based on FreeBSD's NanoBSD embedded build system, Python, Django , and the dōjō toolkit. The initial web server, lighttpd, was replaced by nginx in later versions.
Awards
- VMware — "Ultimate Virtual Appliance Challenge, Consumer"[24]
- Sourceforge.net — Project of the Month, January 2007[25]
- InfoWorld — Best of open source in storage[26]
- MES Matters 2022 — Key Vendors Serving the Mid-Market[27]
- Best In Biz Award — Most Innovative Product Line of the Year[28]
- Tech Target Storage Magazine Gold Award — Asigra TrueNAS Backup Appliance[29]
- Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice 2023 for TrueNAS Enterprise[30]
- TrueNAS recognized as a Digital Public Good in 2023[31]
See also
References
- ^ "Hardware Requirements".
- ^ iXSystems FreeNAS Mini NAS Review - Tom's Hardware
- ^ The Arc NAS distribution shootout: FreeNAS vs NAS4Free | Ars Technica
- ^ FreeNAS: Flexible, fast storage, and price is right | Network World
- ^ FreeNAS — network-attached storage with ZFS [LWN.net]
- ^ FreeNAS releases version 11, so let us put the unpleasantness of failed V.10 behind us · The Register
- ^ There's inexpensive NAS and then there's FreeNAS | Computerworld
- ^ "Project of the Month, January 2007". SourceForge. January 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-03-13. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ^ "Interview with Olivier Cochard-Labbé, Founder of FreeNAS". BSD Magazine. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ^ FreeNAS 9.10 Released
- ^ FreeNAS Corral Status: From “RELEASE” to “TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW” Status
- ^ Embarrassing! FreeNAS downgrades latest release to 'tech preview' • The Register
- ^ FreeNAS 11.0 Released - Phoronix
- ^ FreeNAS 11.0 is Now Here
- ^ a b FreeNAS 11.0 release notes: Initial testing indicates that the FreeNAS 11 kernel is 20% faster than FreeNAS 9.10
- ^ FreeNAS 11.1 is Now Available for Download!
- ^ FreeNAS 11.1-RELEASE - iXsystems, Inc. - Enterprise Storage & Servers
- ^ "FreeNAS 11.2-BETA1". iXsystems, Inc. - Enterprise Storage & Servers. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ^ "FreeNAS 11.2-RELEASE User Guide". www.ixsystems.com. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ^ FreeNAS 11.2 has Arrived
- ^ "FreeNAS 11.3-BETA1". iXsystems, Inc. - Enterprise Storage & Servers. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ a b "FreeNAS 11.3-RELEASE". iXsystems, Inc. - Enterprise Storage & Servers. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "13.0 Release Notes". iXsystems, Inc. - Enterprise Storage & Servers. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
- ^ "FreeNAS is a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) server". VMware, Inc. Archived from the original on 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ^ "Project of the Month January 2007". SourceForge, Inc. January 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-03-13. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ^ "Best of open source in storage - 2007". InfoWorld. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ^ "MES Matters 2022 Details". CRN. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ "iXsystems Recognized in 11th Annual Best in Biz Awards for Most Innovative Product Line of the Year". iXsystems, Inc. - Enterprise Storage & Servers. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ "Asigra TrueNAS® Backup Appliance Named Backup/DR Hardware Product of the Year". iXsystems, Inc. - Enterprise Storage & Servers. 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ Inc, Gartner. "iXsystems TrueNAS Enterprise Reviews, Ratings & Features 2023 | Gartner Peer Insights". Gartner. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
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