Install Manual Update File on TrueNAS Scale: A Comprehensive Guide
Updating your TrueNAS Scale system is crucial to ensure that you have the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes. In this guide, I will walk you through the process of installing a manual update file on your TrueNAS Scale device. Whether you’re a seasoned sysadmin or a new user, this step-by-step guide will help you navigate through the process with ease.
Understanding the Update Process
Before diving into the installation process, it’s essential to understand how updates work on TrueNAS Scale. Updates are typically released in the form of a package that contains the necessary changes to your system. These packages can be installed manually or automatically through the TrueNAS Scale web interface.
Manual updates give you more control over the update process, allowing you to choose when to apply the updates and ensuring that your system is stable before making changes. In this guide, we’ll focus on the manual update process.
Prerequisites
Before you begin the update process, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:
- Access to your TrueNAS Scale device via SSH or the TrueNAS Scale web interface.
- Root or administrative privileges on the device.
- The update package file (e.g.,
TrueNAS-Scale-Update-2023-01-01.tar.gz).
Step-by-Step Guide to Install the Update
Now that you have the prerequisites in place, let’s go through the step-by-step process of installing the update:
Step 1: Log in to your TrueNAS Scale device
Connect to your TrueNAS Scale device using SSH or the web interface. If you’re using SSH, you can use the following command to log in as the root user:
ssh root@your-truenas-scale-ipStep 2: Navigate to the update package directory
Once you’re logged in, navigate to the directory where you’ve stored the update package file:
cd /path/to/update/packageStep 3: Extract the update package
Extract the contents of the update package file to a temporary directory:
tar -xvzf TrueNAS-Scale-Update-2023-01-01.tar.gz -C /tmp/updateStep 4: Install the update
Change to the extracted directory and run the following command to install the update:
cd /tmp/update./install.shThis command will start the update process, which may take some time to complete. Once the update is finished, you will see a message indicating that the installation was successful.
Step 5: Verify the update
After the update is installed, it’s essential to verify that the update was applied correctly. You can do this by checking the version of your TrueNAS Scale system:
freebsd-versionThis command will display the version of your TrueNAS Scale system. Ensure that the version matches the version specified in the update package file.
Step 6: Clean up
Once you’ve verified that the update was successful, you can remove the temporary files and the update package file:
rm -rf /tmp/updaterm TrueNAS-Scale-Update-2023-01-01.tar.gzConclusion
Installing a manual update file on your TrueNAS Scale device is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. By following this guide, you can ensure that your system is up-to-date with the latest features and security patches. Remember to always back up your data before performing any updates to prevent data loss.
Table: Update Package File Structure
| Directory | Description |
|---|---|
| install.sh | The script that installs the update. |
| README.md | Documentation on the update process. |
| files |
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