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Users are currently advised to manually snapshot the freenas-boot or boot-pool via the System > Boot menu.

Updates to storage OS can sometimes break specialized network drivers or plugin configurations; snapshots allow for "one-click" restoration.

The number refers to a specific issue tracker entry for TrueNAS , the popular open-source storage operating system. Specifically, it is a suggestion to automatically create a snapshot as part of an OS upgrade (NAS-125176). 125176

NAS-125176 Status: Feature Request / Suggestion Platform: TrueNAS SCALE / CORE 🔍 Executive Summary

Since you asked for a "report" on this topic, I have prepared a summary of this feature request and its importance for system administrators. 📋 Feature Report: NAS-125176 Automatic Snapshots During OS Upgrades Users are currently advised to manually snapshot the

Removes the human error of forgetting to manual backup before an update.

This request proposes a safety mechanism within the TrueNAS update utility. Before a system applies a major operating system upgrade (e.g., moving from Bluefin to Dragonfish), it would automatically trigger a ZFS snapshot of the boot pool. This ensures that if the new update fails or causes hardware incompatibility, the user can instantly roll back to a known-working state. ✨ Key Benefits Specifically, it is a suggestion to automatically create

TrueNAS already utilizes "Boot Environments," which act similarly to snapshots but require a reboot to switch between different OS versions. 🚀 Recommended Next Steps