Category: TrueNAS EN
Secure Home Directory Backup to TrueNAS Using Duplicati and Docker
Creating a reliable backup is absolutely critical, especially when working with code (PHP, Python, JavaScript) or managing essential systems, such as an ERP system. A local backup is simply not enough – we need a remote, encrypted solution that is resilient to drive failure. Duplicati, combined with Docker and a TrueNAS server (utilising SFTP), offers…
How to Secure Your TrueNAS Apps? My Method with Tailscale
Every self-hosting enthusiast eventually faces the same dilemma: how do you get secure and convenient remote access to your applications? Exposing each service directly to the world via a public IP address and opening ports on your router is just asking for trouble. On the other hand, we want access to our tools from anywhere.…
NetData in Home Lab and SME Environments:
Full Observability, 1-Second Granularity, and Intelligent Troubleshooting I. Introduction: What is NetData and Why Administration Requires ‘Live’ Data Administering a modern, heterogeneous infrastructure in a home lab or a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) presents the SysAdmin with unique challenges. The necessity of monitoring a critical TrueNAS SCALE server running on Debian, several Ubuntu Server Virtual Private…
A Complete Guide to TrueNAS SCALE Application Backups: Local and Cloud Strategies
When Hope Isn’t Enough as a Backup Strategy Every TrueNAS user knows that feeling: hours spent carefully configuring the perfect suite of applications—Nextcloud for file synchronisation, Jellyfin for media streaming, Paperless-ngx for document archiving. The server runs like a dream, and your digital life is finally organised. Yet, in the back of your mind, a…
Guide: How to Reset the Immich Password on TrueNAS Scale
It can happen to any of us. You configure a brilliant new service, set a strong, unique password and… you find yourself staring at the login screen with a complete blank. If this has happened to you with Immich, the fantastic tool for self-hosting photos on your TrueNAS Scale server, don’t worry. The solution is…
Your Digital Fortress: How to Hide Applications from the Internet with Tailscale
In today’s digital world, exposing any service to a public IP address is like sending an open invitation to uninvited guests. Automated scanners, password-guessing bots, and attackers searching for security vulnerabilities are relentless. But what if we could make our most critical applications—like a Vaultwarden password manager or a Wazuh security monitoring system—completely invisible to…
KitchenOwl: Revolutionising My Kitchen Management with TrueNAS Scale
Introduction – When the Homelab Meets the Kitchen Every self-hosting enthusiast knows the feeling. That sheer satisfaction when, after a few terminal commands or a single click in the TrueNAS Scale interface, you spin up a new Docker container that solves a real, everyday problem. For years, we’ve been building our home servers to regain…
Your Private Library of Alexandria: A Comprehensive Guide to Kavita and Nextcloud on TrueNAS SCALE
Introduction: Reclaim Control Over Your Digital Bookshelf In the digital era, the concept of ownership has become fluid. We buy e-books, subscribe to digital magazines, and accumulate vast collections of PDF documents, yet we seldom have full control over them. Our collections are often scattered across various platforms and locked within proprietary ecosystems, such as…
A Digital Noah’s Ark: How UrBackup and TrueNAS Protect Your Data
In today’s digital world, our lives—both personal and professional—are recorded as data. From family photos to crucial company databases, losing this information can be catastrophic. Despite this, many individuals and businesses still treat backups as an afterthought. Here is a complete guide to building a powerful, automated, and secure backup system using free tools: UrBackup,…
An End to Intrusive Adverts: How to Reclaim Control of the Internet at Home and Away. AdGuard Home.
The modern internet is a battlefield for our attention, and adverts have become the primary ammunition. This is felt particularly acutely on smartphones, where intrusive banners and pop-up windows can effectively discourage you from browsing content. However, there is an effective and comprehensive solution that allows you to create your own protective shield, not only…
