why would you go with a proprietary OS?
I’m happy with my Unifi network and security setup, especially the single pain of glass. I had assumed the NAS would integrate with that system, but it doesn’t seem to.
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talkingpumpkin@lemmy.world 3 days ago
A NAS is just a computer and TrueNAS is just Linux (ok, TrueNAS CORE is Bsd).
You can run zfs on any machine: they recommend loads of RAM for optimal performance, which you don’t need at home (or at work, unless your job is running a data center).
You can choose from a number of FOSS NAS-specific operating systems, plus all linux distros (since you post here, I’d assume you either can or aim to administer a home sever?)… why would you go with a proprietary OS?
There are several FOSS operating systems for network equipment too (keyword “NOS”), but as far as I’m aware none that work on small soho/edge switches. OpenWrt runs both my router (mikrotik) and WAPs (tplink), but the two 8-port switches I have at home (also tplink) run their proprietary firmware.
early_riser@lemmy.world 3 days ago
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 3 days ago
You can run OpenWRT on switches without issue. Linux and thus openwrt support hardware switches so Openwrt really just manages the config.
Also I personally really like Truenas as it simplifies management.