Build Your Own NAS with TrueNAS SCALE [Access over Internet]
0If you're planning to build your own Network Attached Storage (NAS) system and want a powerful open-source option, TrueNAS SCALE is one of the best choices out there. In this video, you'll get a complete walkthrough on how to create a DIY NAS using TrueNAS SCALE, starting from preparing your USB boot drive to installing the operating system and setting up the web interface.
TrueNAS SCALE, developed by iXsystems, is based on Debian Linux and designed for flexibility and scalability. It supports containers, virtualization, and multi-node clusters, making it ideal for home labs, small businesses, or anyone wanting to manage their own data storage securely and efficiently. Before getting started, ensure you have a USB drive, a spare machine for NAS, and a stable internet connection.
The tutorial begins by showing how to flash the TrueNAS SCALE ISO file onto a USB drive. You'll first download the latest TrueNAS SCALE ISO directly from the official TrueNAS website at https://www.truenas.com/. Then, using a flashing tool such as balenaEtcher or Rufus (available from their official sites), you’ll write the ISO image to your USB drive.
Once your bootable USB is ready, the next step involves accessing the BIOS of your NAS hardware, enabling SVM mode (for virtualization support), and selecting the USB drive as the primary boot device. After rebooting, you'll enter the TrueNAS SCALE setup wizard where you’ll choose to install or upgrade the OS, select the boot drive, set up a web interface authentication method, and create an administrative user with a password.
The video closes with a successful installation and a quick reminder to reboot and remove the USB drive after the setup. This step-by-step process ensures you're ready to start configuring your NAS for storage, backups, or even hosting Docker containers—all through the user-friendly TrueNAS web dashboard.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:14 Flashing the TrueNAS SCALE ISO to USB
0:49 BIOS setup and boot configuration
1:22 Installing TrueNAS SCALE
1:45 Setting admin credentials and final setup
2:01 Conclusion
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