iXsystems Revolutionizes Open Source Storage with Unified FreeNAS and TrueNAS Products
iXsystems, a leading provider of open source storage solutions, has announced that it will be combining its popular FreeNAS and TrueNAS products into one powerful software with the upcoming update. The company assures its users that FreeNAS will remain free, while TrueNAS will continue to evolve and improve as an enterprise solution.
Already, both versions have achieved parity in version 11.3, sharing 95% of the same source code. And with version 12.0 on the horizon, users can expect a unified software image, documentation, and product name. This brings many benefits, including faster development, improved quality, earlier hardware enablement, and simplified documentation.
With a unified approach, iXsystems can now streamline testing and reduce redundancy, allowing for quicker and more efficient releases. And for users, this means easier transitions or upgrades between editions, as well as support for newer hardware drivers.
The release of version 12.0 is set for later this year, with iXsystems offering a preview for users to check out and offer feedback. And for those concerned about the name change of FreeNAS, rest assured that nothing else has changed about the beloved product. It will now be known as TrueNAS CORE, standing for Community supported, Open source, Rapid development, and Early availability.
The enterprise edition, formerly known as TrueNAS, will now go by the name TrueNAS Enterprise. This change simplifies the product’s intended use case and customers can still expect the same features and benefits, including enclosure management, high availability, and top-notch support.
iXsystems, known as the #1 Open Source storage software since 2012, remains committed to delivering high-quality solutions for its users. And with the upcoming release of TrueNAS and TrueNAS CORE 12.0, users can expect even more powerful and versatile storage options. Stay tuned for the official release in the third quarter of this year.