Hi guys and welcome back to another IbraCorp video. Thanks for coming back and checking out
the channel, it's a pleasure to have you here. Today we're dissecting the
latest updates from Unraid And unveiling the new licensing model that's stirring up the
community. Whether you're a seasoned Unraid user, or new to the platform,
or you're thinking about checking it out, then you'll want to stick around for this.
Without further ado, let's dive in.
So guys, I've reviewed the patch notes for this latest update, 6. 12. 8, and I'll put
the link down in the description for you to follow through if you want to have a read.
But today's video is going to help you digest some of that information, and hopefully you
find it helpful. So here's the top 10 starting with number one, Docker Security Enhancements.
Kicking things off with security, Unraid has patched Docker to safeguard against the latest
vulnerabilities. This move underscores Unraid's commitment to protecting data and ensuring our
containers run smoothly without compromising security. That's a really important update
guys if you are running Docker containers or you even have Docker running at all.
It's really important that you are patching this as soon as possible.
There are two massive vulnerabilities that get patched with this update,
so definitely important to make sure that you do that as soon as reasonably practicable. A
critical fix in this update also addresses an issue with array drives, showing as
unformatted after a reboot, particularly for drives with non standard partition layouts.
So this update is a relief for users who have faced data loss scares, reinforcing the stability
of our storage setup. That was an annoying bug, so if you had something coming up in,
uh, unformatted, unassigned devices, this should help with that issue. Number three,
with networking and VM enhancements. On the networking front, Unraid has stepped
up its game with improvements to VM management and network performance.
Something that we've had various reports from the community about,
especially when it comes to Realtek drivers and the like. It also includes enhanced support for
macOS Time Machine over SMB, ensuring our backups are seamless and reliable. So again,
a big upgrade there with enhanced support for Mac OS time machine.
That's pretty big, especially for those using Macs in their environment. It should really help the
process and ensure stability between your network and those virtual machines. But number four on the
list, it's improved smart monitoring. So for those keeping a close eye on their SSDs and NVMe drives.
Unraid's enhanced smart monitoring tools now provide better self tests and endurance tracking.
This proactive approach to drive health can help prevent data loss before it happens. So make sure
you're using those tests. We've got the ability here to run those tests now, as you can see. Just
go to your main, pick the drive that you want to run the smart test on, being an SSD or NVMe.
We can click on that, go to self test, and then you can run those tests here. Number five on the
list, new user interface improvements. In 6. 12. 8, Unraid introduces user interface enhancements,
making navigation smoother and more intuitive. These improvements aim to
enhance our user experience, making it easier to manage our system.
You can see from a variety of different UI improvements over the last few versions,
makes it so much easier to get to where we need to go, and providing critical
information where we need it. It also helps streamline a lot of the approach, and a lot
of the questions I get around customization can be found under settings and display settings.
If you haven't come through this area yet,
it's really important you do. You can really customize the look and feel of your server,
just to the way you like it. Maybe you like the way we do it, I know a few people have asked. This
is where all those settings are, and you can even copy what we've got here if you prefer.
And that should make your life a little bit easier. Number six on the list is better plug
in and app management. With this update managing plugins and apps becomes more
streamlined thanks to optimizations in the web UI. This means quicker access to
updates and smoother installations keeping our system up to date with less hassle.
So you can see here our ability to update everything at once where necessary. Since
I've just upgraded to 6. 12. 8 it's probably a good idea we now do this. Number seven,
enhanced disk performance. Unraid has also focused on disk performance,
implementing changes that enhance read write speeds and reduce latency.
For users with heavy storage demands, this translates to more efficient data access and
improved overall system performance. So that's the majority of the updates in this patch.
There's obviously more detail in the changelog, which I'll put in the description, but one very
important recommendation I'd like to make, and it's also made in the changelog by Spencer J.
Is to make sure you've got the FixCommonProblems
plugin installed. This is a really handy plugin and it will give you the ability
to quickly and easily identify any issues with setup. Make sure you have that running,
give it a scan and see what it tells you about where you can improve or make any changes.
It's especially important after you make any updates to your server because it'll
help scan across and check for any changes. So here's one for example. Docker patch
not installed. Due to a change in docker executable, docker run errors may result
in certain circumstances. So then they pretty much tell us to make sure we grab docker patch 6.
12. 8 from the apps tab. Let's jump over there and here's the patch. So please make
sure you update that. If you've moved versions to 6. 12. 8 and using Docker. Then of course,
run through your QA process and ensure your Docker containers are running as you expect them to. And
now to probably the most talked about part is number 8, introduction of new license types.
So big news on the licensing front, Unraid is introducing three new license types,
Starter, Unleashed, and Lifetime. This change aims to offer more flexibility
and options to users at various levels, from small home setups to large scale operations.
You can see the blog post here from LimeTech themselves on the forums,
and they've also got it on the blog post too, as well as in the Unraid Uncast show.
So number nine out of this list is grandfathering existing licenses. Are you worried about
your current license? Fear not. Unraid is committed to grandfathering in all basic,
plus, and pro license holders. This means we'll continue to enjoy updates and the
flexibility to upgrade our license as before without any impact from the new pricing model.
So a big, big praise to LimeTech for making that very clear right from the start. Those
who have supported Unraid over the years and have already purchased their licenses.
We really don't want to have to be facing something like a subscription model, uh,
or be moved to that model, I should say, when we've already paid and supported the process.
Number 10 to finish things off is an optional update extension fee. So a notable change
within the new starter and unleashed licenses. is the introduction of an optional extension fee
for software updates after the first year. This provides users with the choice to receive updates
for an additional year, ensuring flexibility and control over their Unraid experience.
Like I said, just to be clear, for those who are already on a Basic Plus and Pro license,
we won't be affected. This is going to be something that they're looking at moving
forward. So just keep that in mind though, if you haven't had the opportunity to do so,
you can. So another important and final note is, Pro Keys will still be offered.
They might change the name, as it says here, from Pro to Lifetime. And that is
one of the minor details they're still working on. So that means there's still
going to be a Lifetime sort of option that you can purchase. Uh, but just keep those
changes in mind if you're looking down the track and deciding to do something later on.
And there you have it. The top updates in Unraid 6. 12. 8 and a look at the
new licensing model set to provide more options and flexibility for us,
the users. Whether you're optimizing your current setup or planning your next big build, Unraid
continues to evolve to meet our needs, which is something we really like to see in the industry.
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