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TrueNAS 27 is Here!
TL;DR: The release previously tested as TrueNAS 26 is now TrueNAS 27, starting with RC.1 in October 2026, because most users will run it during 2027 and the community asked for version numbers that match the year a release is deployed. The schedule is unchanged, and...
Choosing Storage for AI Workloads: File, Block, or Object?
It's tempting to treat file, block, and object storage as three competing options and just pick one. SNIA, the vendor neutral group that defines these categories, describes block storage as data handled in fixed size chunks, file storage as a stream of bytes...
TrueNAS 27 RC.1: The Feature Set
TL;DR TrueNAS 27 is the next major release of TrueNAS, built on OpenZFS 2.4 and Linux kernel 6.18. It was previously numbered TrueNAS 26. RC.1 is the first release candidate, and TrueNAS 27.0 is scheduled for early December 2026. Highlights: TrueSearch and WebShare:...
Is Your ZFS NAS Actually Running OpenZFS?
How a few bytes of difference means your data might be locked to hardware or a vendor you can't easily replace. You chose a ZFS-based NAS for the right reasons. ZFS has a decades-long track record of data integrity, mature tooling, and a thriving open-source community...
TrueNAS is Secure Storage
The first line of defense for any device or system on a network is the network itself. Following security best practices for endpoint and perimeter security is the foundation of data security. When properly configured on a secure network, TrueNAS further protects your...