TrueNAS iSCSI Explained | Block Storage & Real Infrastructure Setup

In this video, we'll be diving into the world of TrueNAS iSCSI, exploring the concept of block storage and how it differs from file storage, and setting up a real infrastructure using TrueNAS and Proxmox. For those looking to set up a homelab storage solution, this tutorial will cover the basics of iSCSI and how to configure it on TrueNAS, as well as how to use it with Proxmox for a robust and scalable storage system. We'll also touch on the importance of iSCSI CHAP authentication for secure data transfer and provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up TrueNAS iSCSI storage for use with Proxmox. Whether you're a sysadmin looking to improve your network storage setup or a devops enthusiast interested in self-hosted infrastructure, this video aims to provide a comprehensive overview of TrueNAS iSCSI and its applications in a homelab environment. By the end of this video, you'll have a solid understanding of how to set up and use TrueNAS iSCSI with Proxmox, and be well on your way to creating a powerful and efficient storage system for your homelab or devops projects, courtesy of Koroma Tech. This video is sponsored by Remotly. Try Remotly for free → https://remotly.com/download?promo=Ko... JOIN/FOLLOW --------------------------------------------------- Discord:   / discord   Instagram:   / koromatech   TikTok:   / koromatech   Twitter: https://x.com/koromatech Facebook:   / koromatech   Subscribe to Newsletter: https://koromatech.com/newsletter/ SUPPORT --------------------------------------------------- Buy Me Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/koromatech Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4qfvgLT TIMESTAMPS/CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 03:00 What is iSCSI and Why It Matters 05:00 TrueNAS iSCSI Setup Overview 8:36 Connecting iSCSI to Linux VM 15:01 Setting Up Authentication for iSCSI 30:55 Logging Into iSCSI Target on Linux VM 34:14 Making iSCSI Persistent After Reboot 38:13 Connecting iSCSI to Proxmox 41:06 Creating a VM on iSCSI Storage 47:33 Locking Down Access with Initiators 50:07 Final Thoughts RESOURCES / LINKS: --------------------------------------------------- Blog Post: https://koromatech.com/how-to-connect... Other Videos    • CoreDNS from Scratch: Corefile, Zones, sys...      • TrueNAS SCALE Permissions Don't Have to Be...      • TrueNAS SCALE Storage Made Simple (Dataset...      • How to Set Up a Local DNS Server with BIND...   KEYWORDS & TAGS --------------------------------------------------- #iscsi #truenas #proxmox #homelab #selfhosting #linux #networking #storage #devops #sysadmin #tech #infrastructure #cloud #datacenter #server