Clean Update path from Beta 1 to 1.0?

[tatormango]

If I set up my NAS and start using it during the beta testing period, should I expect to be able to cleanly update HexOS without losing my array or needing to reinstall, all the way to 1.0 next year?

[Blair Young]

I'm very much hoping so as it's currently running docker, home assistant and frigate for me. All of which I can reinstall with backups to be fair which is why I've held off transferring all my files.

[Sonic]

HexOs is still beta software. At least create a good backup. I also hope that there is a clean update path, but with beta software a reinstall is also possible.

[Theo]

On 12/2/2024 at 2:53 PM, tatormango said:

If I set up my NAS and start using it during the beta testing period, should I expect to be able to cleanly update HexOS without losing my array or needing to reinstall, all the way to 1.0 next year?

I wouldn't consider V1 as a separate OS. it'll just be an update to your existing Hex install. Plus remember, underneath the hood is still just a truenas, Hex OS is layered on top / customises Truenas to optimise it all into a single package.

So when V1 comes out, expect a fairly seamless install / update process.

But regardless as mentioned, you should always have a good backup regime in place regardless of the OS!

 

[Mobius]

Jonp has mentioned somewhere that we shouldn't need to make a clean install for when HexOS leaves beta