This is a simple script to automate the installation of Resilio Sync in a FreeNAS jail. It will create a jail, install the latest version of Resilio Sync (x64) for FreeBSD from resilio.com, and store its configuration and client backup data outside the jail, so it will not be lost in the event you need to rebuild the jail.
This script will work with FreeNAS 11.3, and it should also work with TrueNAS CORE 12.0. Due to the EOL status of FreeBSD 11.2, it is unlikely to work reliably with earlier releases of FreeNAS.
Users often use cloud-based services (such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Apple iCloud and DropBox just to name a few), to do selective backups of data from their mobile and notebook devices over the internet. The appeal of Resilio Sync on FreeNAS is that it addresses many of the concerns of cloud based file synchronisation services relating to file storage limits, photo and video compression, privacy, cost and performance.
Although not required, it's recommended to create a Dataset named apps with a sub-dataset named rslsync on your main storage pool and nested sub-datasets config and data. Many other jail guides also store their configuration and data in subdirectories of pool/apps/ If these datasets are not present, directories /apps/rslsync/config and /apps/rslsync/data will be created in $POOL_PATH.
Download the repository to a convenient directory on your FreeNAS system by changing to that directory and running git clone https://github.com/basilhendroff/freenas-iocage-rslsync. Then change into the new freenas-iocage-rslsync directory and create a file called rslsync-config with your favorite text editor. In its minimal form, it would look like this:
JAIL_IP="10.1.1.3"
DEFAULT_GW_IP="10.1.1.1"
Many of the options are self-explanatory, and all should be adjusted to suit your needs, but only a few are mandatory. The mandatory options are:
- JAIL_IP is the IP address for your jail. You can optionally add the netmask in CIDR notation (e.g., 192.168.1.199/24). If not specified, the netmask defaults to 24 bits. Values of less than 8 bits or more than 30 bits are invalid.
- DEFAULT_GW_IP is the address for your default gateway
In addition, there are some other options which have sensible defaults, but can be adjusted if needed. These are:
- JAIL_NAME: The name of the jail, defaults to
rslsync. - POOL_PATH: The path for your data pool. It is set automatically if left blank.
- CONFIG_PATH: Client configuration data is stored in this path; defaults to
$POOL_PATH/apps/rslsync/config. - DATA_PATH: Selective backups are stored in this path; defaults to
$POOL_PATH/apps/rslsync/data. - INTERFACE: The network interface to use for the jail. Defaults to
vnet0. - VNET: Whether to use the iocage virtual network stack. Defaults to
on.
Once you've downloaded the script and prepared the configuration file, run this script (./rslsync-jail.sh). The script will run for several minutes. When it finishes, your jail will be created and rslsync will be installed.
To test your installation, enter your Resilio Sync jail IP address and port 8888 e.g. 10.1.1.3:8888 in a browser. If the installation was successful, you should see a Resilio Sync configuration screen.
$DATA_PATH is mounted inside the jail at /media. Your backups go there. When configuring the application, point the Default folder location and File download location to /media in the preference settings.
Useful sources of support include the Sync Help Centre and Sync Forum
Questions or issues about this resource can be raised in this forum thread.
It's your data. It's your responsibility. This resource is provided as a community service. Use it at your own risk.