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FreeNAS pros and cons

Vendor: FreeNAS
4.2 out of 5
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PROS

FreeNAS has been very stable.
It integrates well into both Windows and Linux environments.
It is reliable and does not require frequent attention.
The initial setup is simple with a helpful setup wizard.
It has excellent storage capacity and facilities for managing backups and testing scenarios, speeding up the development and distribution of business applications.

CONS

Support for S3 needs improvement.
Integration with PSA systems could be better.
Creating backups of important files is time-consuming.
FreeNAS should be better prepared for clustering and include it.
Documentation is incomplete and fragmented.
 

FreeNAS Pros review quotes

reviewer991635 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 6, 2021
What I like about it is that I can work on it from any computer or any device. The initial setup is very simple. The setup wizard is really helpful.
JB
Jun 1, 2020
It integrates well into either Windows or Linux environments.
Vincenzo D'Aniello - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 31, 2023
The ease of use of the 'jail', the management of backups, and copies to easily create test and pre-production scenarios have speeded up the development and distribution of business apps.
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HB
May 17, 2023
It has the best storage capacity.
JB
Oct 30, 2020
Its stability is the most valuable. It is reliable, and we don't have to worry too much about it.
reviewer1058394 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 29, 2019
The solution has been very stable so far.
HB
Sep 8, 2022
FreeNAS is much simpler and easier to use than other solutions, but we don't have the complete range of features that come with the full version.
 

FreeNAS Cons review quotes

reviewer991635 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 6, 2021
The one thing that I find difficult to do which is very time-consuming is that I like to have a backup of the important files.
JB
Jun 1, 2020
The support for S3 needs to be improved.
Vincenzo D'Aniello - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 31, 2023
If you find the documentation, it is always incomplete and fragmented.
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HB
May 17, 2023
They should include clustering for the solution.
JB
Oct 30, 2020
They can improve the integration with PSA systems. This functionality could be better.
reviewer1058394 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 29, 2019
The latest version of the dashboard doesn't work as good as the previous version.
HB
Sep 8, 2022
FreeNAS should be better prepared for clustering.