iXsystems’ Revolutionary TrueNAS SCALE Project on Github
Discover the Revolutionary iXsystems TrueNAS SCALE Project on Github: The Future of Scale-Out Storage and Converged Infrastructure
iXsystems, the brilliant minds behind FreeNAS and TrueNAS, have taken yet another leap forward with their latest project – TrueNAS SCALE. Designed to fill a major gap in the iXsystems’ impressive storage portfolio, TrueNAS SCALE is poised to revolutionize the industry. With the market rapidly shifting towards scale-out solutions, iXsystems has answered the call with their Debian Linux-based offering. This groundbreaking project brings a multitude of capabilities that their current TrueNAS (soon to be formerly FreeNAS) can’t match, including scale-out storage, Linux containers, and converged infrastructure.
But that’s not all – iXsystems has also made bold moves to de-emphasize their long-standing tie to FreeBSD. This week alone, they dropped the “Free” from “FreeNAS” and replaced it with “True.” And now, with TrueNAS SCALE built on Debian Linux rather than FreeBSD, it’s clear that iXsystems is moving towards a Linux-based future.
What does this mean for the FreeBSD community? It’s a sad day, as one of the largest supporters of FreeBSD is signaling a shift towards Linux. This follows in the footsteps of Netgate, the creators of pfSense, who have also expressed a need to transition to Linux for their higher-end products.
Make no mistake – iXsystems’ TrueNAS SCALE project is a direct shot at Proxmox VE. With a similar feature set and underlying Debian Linux base, iXsystems is poised to compete with Proxmox VE in the enterprise space. Can Proxmox VE respond and match the ease of use and share management offered by FreeNAS/TrueNAS? Only time will tell.
In conclusion, while iXsystems may still officially support FreeBSD, it’s clear that their focus has shifted to a future where FreeBSD may no longer be their top choice. As avid supporters of the FreeBSD community, it’s important to be aware of this shift, as it may have implications for the future of the OS. Stay informed and stay ahead of the game – follow the groundbreaking TrueNAS SCALE project on Github today.