The DELL Smart Bootable ISO may prompt you to enter a passphrase for the encrypted configuration file. Here is what the message means and how to solve it.
What hardware does Unraid need? See the minimum specs for storage, application and VM host servers, plus real-world CPU and RAM examples for your build.
Run an Unraid server with ZFS only. Learn the simple USB-stick workaround to build a pure ZFS pool while Lime Technology works toward native ZFS support.
Install Debian and OpenMediaVault on a WD My Cloud Home to replace the cloud-only firmware and get local SMB, FTP and SSH access to your own NAS storage.
Learn how to install a macOS virtual machine on your Unraid server using SpaceInvaderOne’s Macinabox Docker – a step-by-step guide from setup to config.
macOS Ventura 13.1 implements the SMB protocol incorrectly, causing very slow transfer speeds on network drives. A downgrade to Monterey or AFP helps.
Expose your Docker containers to the internet with Nginx Proxy Manager: port forwarding, proxy hosts, and free SSL certificates on Unraid step by step.
Learn how to set up DuckDNS, a free dynamic DNS service, on your Unraid server so your self-hosted services stay reachable even when your IP changes.
Unraid vs FreeNAS compared: two Linux-based NAS and home-server operating systems side by side in a detailed table, with pros, cons and a clear verdict.
Host your own ARK: Survival Evolved server at home on Unraid using Docker and the Community Applications plugin, plus config tips and port forwarding.
