wraith
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I'm contemplating installing Linux under a VM, the primary purpose being to run CrashPlan to serve as an offline backup for my extended family. This appears to be the most appropriate method of running CrashPlan based on my searches of the forum. Being a noob when it comes to virtual machines, there are a few items I’m unsure of and would appreciate feedback/advice on the following:
Note that I currently, for the life of me, cannot figure out how to update my signature to reflect my current hardware. There isn’t an edit button in the information tab of my profile page. The below software/hardware is correct with the following exceptions: (i) OS: 9.10-LATEST UPDATE. Hopefully it's just a compatibility/display issue with Firefox!
Thanks in advance@
- I've noticed discussions about VirtualBox and iohyve/bhyve. I've done some asking of Uncle Google on comparison of the merits between each but haven't been lucky. What are the performance merits of both and what would be most suitable for my purpose? From the command provided in the manual and the output I gather that my CPU can support iohyve/bhyve;
- Should I consider upgrading my RAM from 16Gb to 32Gb or will I be able to get away with 16Gb? I currently run OpenKM [document management], Plex and PlexConnect in their own jails. I’m currently planning on watching the usage after the VM/CrashPlan is installed and decide, at that point, whether to install more RAM;
- Should I install the VM on my mirror or RaidZ2 vdev? I’ve been reading about block writes, copy on writes, fragmentation etc. etc. which has me, at least, contemplating these issues. I’m currently thinking that I may be forced to use vdev2 due to potential space requirements and, as such, am wondering if the VM treated as single file as far as FN is concerned? Should I be concerned about fragmentation? If so, any steps I can take to manage fragmentation?
- Does CrashPlan backup to the Linux VM or will I need to assign it storage?
- Should I be concerned that FN10 may introduce features that will render the VM obsolete or with compatibility issues? Should I wait for FN10?
- I’m a novice when it comes to allowing connections into my home network. Can anyone point me in the right direction for some resources on how to properly set up / allow the connection(s) securely into FreeNAS?
Note that I currently, for the life of me, cannot figure out how to update my signature to reflect my current hardware. There isn’t an edit button in the information tab of my profile page. The below software/hardware is correct with the following exceptions: (i) OS: 9.10-LATEST UPDATE. Hopefully it's just a compatibility/display issue with Firefox!
Thanks in advance@