Late Night Linux Family All Episodes Linux After Dark – Episode 109
Nov 21, 2025
This discussion dives into various backup strategies, comparing GUI distros to more hands-on approaches. The panel explores TrueNAS setups, including snapshotting and CloudSync for Google Drive. They delve into the frustrations of Synology's policy changes and migration stories to ZFS. Challenges of offsite replication are highlighted, alongside debates about reliable remote options. Cost-effective solutions using Proxmox for NAS and the efficiency of Kubernetes testing are also featured, making for an informative exchange.
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Triple TrueNAS Setup For Layered Backups
- Graham moved from Synology to three TrueNAS instances: one local, one at his parents, and one VM he replicates to OVH hourly.
- He uses TrueNAS snapshots, replication, CloudSync for Google Drive, and rsync to a LUKS-encrypted external for grab-and-run recovery.
Prefer GUI For Backup Visibility
- Félim recommends TrueNAS for discoverability and GUI visibility of snapshot and replication tasks.
- Use a GUI when you prefer clear status pages and email alerts over CLI cron jobs.
CLI ZFS With Sanoid And Offsite Replication
- Joe built a ZFS-based Ubuntu NAS with sanoid/syncoid and replicates to an on-site HP box then off-site, plus an unencrypted ext4 grab-and-run USB drive.
- He tests periodically and leans on ZFS experts for setup confidence.
