How to Install and Configure TrueNAS Core 💿

Tutorial: How to Install and Configure TrueNAS Core Operating System

1. Minimum Requirements

• Before installing TrueNAS Core, ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements:
  • At least 8 GB of system memory.
  • More than 8 GB of RAM if using virtual machines or additional plugins.
  • Separate hard disk for TrueNAS as it doesn't support dual boot.

2. Creating a Bootable Drive with TrueNAS

• Download the latest version of TrueNAS from the official website.
• Obtain a USB drive and a tool like Rufus for creating a bootable flash drive.
• Select the USB drive, choose the image file path, and start the creation process.

3. Installing TrueNAS

• Plug the bootable drive into the computer and boot from it by pressing F12 or F2.
• Select the USB drive from the list and choose the installer.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install TrueNAS on the selected drive.
• Set a password for the root account and choose the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI).

4. Connecting to a NAS Server

• Upon booting, the server will configure the network interfaces using DHCP.
• To set a specific IP address, navigate to Configure Network Interfaces and make the necessary changes.
• Access the TrueNAS web interface by entering the server's IP address in a browser using the root username and password.

5. Creating a Pool with RAID-z

• In the TrueNAS interface, navigate to Storage > Pools > Add > Create Pool.
• Name the pool, select the disks, choose the RAID type, and create the pool.
• Configure access to the pool by setting permissions for users.

6. Adding a User

• In the TrueNAS interface, go to Accounts > Users > Add.
• Provide the user name, password, confirm the password, and click Submit.

7. Setting up an SMB Connection

• Open the Storage tab, go to Pools, and create a dataset.
• Configure access to the dataset by setting permissions for users.
• Enable the Windows Shares (SMB) service and configure it for network access from Windows computers.

8. Accessing the NAS Server from Windows

• On your Windows computer, open Explorer and map a network drive using the server's IP address.
• Connect using the credentials of the user added to TrueNAS to access the network drive.

9. Conclusion

• TrueNAS Core offers a cost-effective solution for creating a network-attached storage system with advanced features.
• By following these steps, you can install, configure, and access TrueNAS Core on your computer effectively.

By following these steps, you can successfully install and configure TrueNAS Core on your computer and set up a network-attached storage system with ease.