Reset to factory defaults doesn't reset to factory defaults...

[SnakeByte]

From the console if I choose "8) Reset to factory defaults" and reboot, I expect the system to go back to how I got it from "the factory." This does not occur. Plenty of settings remain, such as the hostname, Samba settings, ZFS Pool info, etc.

Is there a true way to factory reset the system? I need to make certain that my backup/restore method is foolproof. I'm doing this on an iXSystems FreeNas Mini.

 

[Ericloewe]

I believe this is a known issue that has since been solved.

Do note that data pools probably aren't touched on purpose, to mitigate accidents.

 

[cyberjock]

Yes, do a fresh install from the boot image. When it asks if you want to upgrade say no. ;)

That's as default as you can possibly get. Not even your zpool will be mounted (but the data will be safe).

 

[dlavigne]

To add to what Eric said, it's staged for the next software update, due out some time next week (#12831).