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. Did you find this rundown helpful? Give us a
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