HOW TO INSTALL TrueNAS SCALE FOR BEGINNERS

[@AdamLeite]

Finally someone who can teach. The problem with TRueNas is that if we turn it off, SMB gets disconnected and does not start automatically. REvised: With the new version, it starts automatically. Thank you UTH

[@Shamogity_Bo]

Pretty damn easy. Thanks Mike!

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks Brad and yes its pretty damn easy. I love my TrueNAS server, it makes PLEX so much easier to watch!

[@speedracer9132]

I was at BUCEES yesterday! Thanks for this video, this was just what I needed!

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks for watching!

[@Progaros]

Nice, concise video! Could you maybe make a part two for nextcloud on truenas and setup backups?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Absolutely! Keep an eye out in the next few weeks! Thank you for watching!

[@NordicDan]

Just scored a less than two years old Dell desktop that I'm going to throw my three 1TB SATA SSDs into and use as a NAS that I can ultimately use as a PLEX server (and upgrade the storage hopefully soon down the road). Going into this knowing pretty much nothing at this point, this is a good start-off point for someone like me who's getting back into learning servers since I haven't worked IT since 1999. Boy have I got a lot of new info to learn.....

[@UltimateTechHub]

Sounds a great little setup! Thanks for watching and keep me posted! 😀

[@Yoyo-ok7gu]

awesome, straight to the point and easy to follow, legend!

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@quakebot1]

QUESTION: If the two data storage drives brought into a mirrored array have data on them prior to the install will that data be lost?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes one disk will be used to mirror the other.

[@BriCheng]

Super easy to understand tutorial - thank you so much

[@UltimateTechHub]

@BriCheng Glad to help amd thank you for the kind comments.

[@lassebrustad]

well, this video deserves a comment, as I was able to configure this on my first ever TrueNAS server. btw, setting up the Samba server is way easier on the latest version, so there's parts of this video I could simply skip

[@arcidesoliva9356]

Thank you so much for the video, it help me out tons.

[@miniondave6314]

On the console setup screen, what do I do to get into the program? Everything I've tried takes me right back to the console setup screen.

[@The_Weissman]

I figured it out. You don't run the TrueNAS interface on the server itself; you access using a web browser from a different computer.

[@miniondave6314]

@@The_Weissman I tried your solution and it worked. Thanks!

[@alainrocheve1501]

Thanks for the video. I get it : U can use only one HDD for making the pool, but U have to have a second HDD (or SSD) to putt TrueNAS in, am I right ? Thanks for the future response.

[@UltimateTechHub]

I recommend a small ssd for the OS. The 2nd HHD is for mirroring the 1st HDD.

[@rockylau4267]

thanks for the video, I finally set up TrueNAS! It helps me a lot.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Glad I could help! Thanks for commenting and for watching!

[@The_Weissman]

This got me off the ground, thanks! But at the "Console Menu" during TrueNAS installation, which of the 9 selections do I choose? Edit: Never mind. I got it. You don't access the TrueNAS interface on the server machine itself, but using a browser from another computer.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Glad you figured it out! Thanks for watching!

[@박성환-x9y]

Thanks for your video. I could briefly understand its features :) I have a question. Our team and I want to just test its usability and features of trueNAS Scale for future decisions of storage servers. Our problem is that we have only one disk for data. I've also checked official minimum hardware requirements of trueNAS and I wonder if I can install and test with only one data disk. We can start from scratch but I wonder if you have any ideas or knowledge before that. Thanks, man~

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes you can test with 1 disk. 2 is what is recommended for redundancy. Good luck and keep me posted. Thanks for watching!

[@archy234]

Is it possible to create NAS with just single SSD? Like 1tb SSD on an old PC, where on same drive OS is installed and files get stored?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes any old PC can become a NAS, and 1 drive will work too.

[@archy234]

@ Thank you for the reply! My intention is to just try out at first, and if it works, then upgrade or change at later date, as needed

[@damienattard9675]

Do you need to do any settings changes on the modem/router to keep the same IP address or will it be the same if there is a power loss?

[@UltimateTechHub]

The IP address stays the same.

[@armstrongskyview2810]

@@UltimateTechHub What if we want to self host content or watch our plex, jellyfin etc when out on our personal devices then does a static ip need to be set up and if so how...please do a video on this :)

[@UltimateTechHub]

@armstrongskyview2810 You don't need a static IP to watch outside of your home network. However with Plex you need the Plex Pass to alow to watch outside your network. I have it and it's awesome and worth it.

[@armstrongskyview2810]

@UltimateTechHub Thank you for your reply, I'd rather use jellyfin as its free :) And I want to self host my host gator website content on my nas such as images and videos but again am not sure if a static ip or software to keep updating the ip is needed. Also jellefin does not show up in the truenas apps search? Please help n advice :)

[@mohankrishna1443]

Thanks For making the Video. What if the Drive that stores the OS is dead. How do you resolve the Issue. Do we loose the Data? My objectives is to have mirror. Also if I only need mirror should I stick with Windows bases RAID 1.

[@UltimateTechHub]

If the OS drive is unusable then you'll have to install a new drive and you'll probably lose the data unless you take the drive to a computer repair shop. Often they can pull the data off of the drive but it costs around $100 to $150 to do this. So you should buy a small 256GB SSD for the OS ( Windows OS raid 1 ). I have SSD product links in the video description. As far as mirroring, purchase 2 HHD that should be the same capacity and run raid 1, RAID 1 stores data on two or more disks, with each disk containing an exact copy of the data. If one disk fails, the controller automatically switches to the other disk, so the data remains accessible. You can install 3 or 4 disks but then you could run Raid 5. RAID 5 is a redundant array of independent disks configuration that uses disk striping with parity. If you have 4 disks you can run Raid 10. RAID 10, also known as RAID 1+0, is a storage array configuration that combines RAID 1 (disk mirroring) and RAID 0 (data striping) to provide high performance and data protection. I like a simple Raid 1 with 2 drives. ( 2 High-Capacity Drives - 8TB or 12TB ) Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@mohankrishna1443]

@@UltimateTechHub that was a great information. Even I like Raid 10. But the cost puts me down. I will choose the 4TB but I have no idea which model has less failure rates. I heard some Seagate models have high failure rates.

[@armstrongskyview2810]

Your video helped where GPT just could not and GPT kept telling me incorrect information. So now you have a new sub and a very grateful viewer. Please keep creating content.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks for the sub and I really appreciate the great comment!

[@Loopi1999]

Can i also use two slightly different hdds?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes it should work with no issues.

[@static369]

This was simple. Like it!

[@UltimateTechHub]

Simple is good! Thanks for watching!

[@bertvantol9669]

GREAT !!! Thanks. Question: I have already 2 WD NASses running BUT ... Windows 11 24H2 won't work with them. So I think about building my own NAS with TrueNAS .... BUT ... will this work with Windows 11 24H2 ???

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes it should.

[@Emzy-87]

How can I install TrueNAS on an old seagate business 2 Bay?

Weird. I don't see any Disk Size under Automated Disk Selection. Would I need a 2nd hard drive?

[@PeterjonSmith]

do i really need 2 identical drives for install of truenas I'm just using it to store media I don't care about backup as of right now

[@tim.w5630]

No, you can also use a single HDD

[@flipinfin]

Nah you want a dedicated hd most likely a nvme

[@jackster1208]

You need a ssd or hdd for booting truenas, then another ssd or hdd for storage. He mentioned 2 hdd for storage in mirror mode incase one fails you dont lose anything.

[@processandbeing]

When I run Etcher, it splits my USB into two drives and Windows tells me that both are in need of formatting in order to be read. Is this supposed to happen? (Etcher initially made FOUR drives out of my USB... running it again resulted in 2. The differing outcomes makes this seem aberrant/wrong. Any advice would be appreciated.)

[@MANUELBAEZ1]

Question; (and I apologize if I missed where you mentioned). What size usb drive is needed to create the flash drive installaller ? 😅

[@UltimateTechHub]

16GB is what I used.

[@Barebones04]

when i do the same steps and boot from bios (7yo PC) proceed with the steps and finish installation. i hit reboot system and it brings me back to the same screen as i started and i reinstall.

[@fungkh1625]

I don’t have a screen actually, can I install truenas on my laptop and put that ssd to the NAS?

[@wilty5]

Can a Mac be used to do this? If so, are the instructions in this video compatible with installation on a Mac? Thanks

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes a MAC can be used for this but you will need to download theTrueNAS scale MAC OS version and the installation screens will look a bit different too. I've also heard its bit more finicky to get it installed on a MAC but I can't confirm that since I haven't done it. Good luck and keep me posted.

[@jetmech85]

Question, I have been trying to find a solid Program that will copy my DVD and Blu-rays for my NAS system I am putting together, I have tried Handbrake and several other trial runs on other software I cant seem to find anything that works good Any suggestions out there?

[@UltimateTechHub]

I use handbrake but its a bit slow.

[@jetmech85]

@@UltimateTechHub what version of handbrake do you use ?

[@GizmosGameLounge]

makemkv all day long, the trial key is updated everymonth so just google search for it

[@alexpope4642]

You've probably heard this before, but maybe it's the disc drive that's causing issues?

[@nonerain3178]

If you have kernel error or TrueNas doesn’t work, disable secure boot in your motherboard settings

[@tylerschoening4822]

Trying to do this on my Beelink U-59, I hit enter on the *start truenas installation menu, takes me to command prompt and says "invalid magic number" and "you need to load kernal first"

[@TheIegend27]

Would you be able to show us how to make a Minecraft paper Java server from the truecharts catalog?

[@UltimateTechHub]

I could probably do that. Keep an eye out for a video in the next 3 weeks. Thank you for watching!

[@TheIegend27]

@@UltimateTechHub sweet . I will definitely do that

[@fredsmith7964]

Can this be installed on an intel based Mac?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes

[@Josh-xy4no]

sick video i got it to work thanks man

[@UltimateTechHub]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@owllightmedia5164]

I was using a 3-5 year old version of Freenas and My bootable USB drive failed. How can I use the latest version of TrueNas without formatting my existing drives and losing all my data?

[@Camilookb]

On point! Thank you

[@ionicapacoste8029]

Hi! Is it possible to install this TrueNas with hard disks of different sizes?

[@UltimateTechHub]

It's not recommended. You need the same size disks for redundancy - Raid.

[@Nick-r6f]

Great video

[@TheAndred1]

Thankyou ,,,great help

[@UltimateTechHub]

Glad I could help and thank you for watching! 😀

[@brettdavis6361]

Great content - thanks!

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks for watching Brett and thanks for the comment!

[@Nuttavoot]

How to move from Openmediavault to TrueNAS without destroy all the data in the harddrives ?

[@Janecomly]

I opened the video just to check what to do here 2:41 but it was skipped.

[@valentinlaporte6190]

Hello, You go on any computer on your network and type the ip adress in your favorite browser and you'll have the connection page. Hope this helped

[@UltimateTechHub]

Sorry about that, type the IP address of the server on your PC or Laptop and it will give you access to the server. Good luck and keep me posted.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks for helping @valentinlaporte6190 I really appreciate it! 👍

[@Janecomly]

I figured it out. Thanks anyways

[@no-pw5uc]

in my pc f2 not work it was f12 or esc

[@WebmasterHilfe]

Sadly no link to the ISO. So do I need TrueNAS Scale or Core? What is the difference... hmm...

[@UltimateTechHub]

TrueNAS scale is my choice, both work well.

[@VolumeCheese]

Scale is the more advanced version and can install apps and other linux based programs, core is based on freenas and is pretty much only useful as a NAS and not for a media server or anything like that

[@MarceloAugusto-fb1lx]

Balena just locks up when I point it do the iso

[@This-Is-The-End]

Many thanks 😀

[@UltimateTechHub]

You're welcome 😊

[@mykhailokachmala8733]

best guide

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thanks for watching!

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

Man i feel old. don't even know what i can use Nas for. but it makes me write a comment 😛

[@UltimateTechHub]

Lol! Thanks for watching and for the comment! Cheers! 🍻

[@klipk7296]

great, etcher just broke my usb drive

[@UltimateTechHub]

How did it break you USB drive?

[@daviddrumm3673]

Pi-Hole question: I had been using Pi-Hole on Truenas Scale for month until upgrading from Bluefin to Cobia in February. I struggled some with Nextcloud and Syncthing after the upgrade but got both of them running without reinstalling them. Pi-Hole (TrueCharts version) on the other hand did not survive. Other apps will install OK, but since the upgrade TrueCharts and TrueNas versions of Pi-Hole will not install they both fail with the following cryptic error message. [EFAULT] Failed to install App: Error: INSTALLATION FAILED: create: failed to create: secrets "sh.helm.release.v1.pihole.v1" is forbidden: unable to create new content in namespace ix-pihole because it is being terminated Anyone have any ideas how to FIX this error???

[@UltimateTechHub]

I've never had that error before. I will have to do some research. A fellow KZbinr named Raid Owl might have the answer. He does a bunch of TrueNAS scale videos.