TrueNAS Community Edition? - November 15, 2024

In this episode of TrueNAS Tech Talk T3, the hosts discuss the rebranding of TrueNAS Core and Scale under the unified TrueNAS Community Edition, emphasizing that this is a branding change and does not affect their commitment to open source. They also explore the topic of hardware, advising listeners that the newest hardware isn't always the best choice for crucial storage solutions due to potential compatibility issues with the LTS kernel used by TrueNAS. They highlight the importance of community testing during beta and release candidate phases to identify hardware issues early. Looking ahead, they announce the upcoming release names: GoldEye for October 2025 and Half Moon for 2026. Finally, they address a listener question about upgrading an older FreeNAS Mini to Scale, discussing the feasibility of the upgrade and potential limitations with 10 gig Ethernet connectivity.