Reinstallation keeping datasets

[holycow]

I wanted to install the fangtooth public release from scratch over top of my existing dragonfish installation. I didn’t want to go the upgrade path from prior issues I am having with upgrades. If I boot off of a fangtooth installation USB drive and format my existing boot drive, can I still import my existing datasets that are on separate disks? I don’t mind resetting up my apps, permissions, etc, I just don’t want to lose my existing datasets/SMB files. My existing datasets are on separate disks from boot of course.

[dan]

@holycow

an I still import my existing datasets that are on separate disks?

I think you mean “pools” rather than “datasets,” and yes, you can.

@holycow

My existing datasets are on separate disks from boot of course.

That is, of course, inherent in the design of TrueNAS.

[holycow]

Thanks, obviously I’m no expert (appreciate the help). Datasets exist on a pool? Is that the correct terminology?

[dan]

@holycow

Datasets exist on a pool? Is that the correct terminology?

Correct.