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In the pursuit of leadership, the company is radically transforming its product line.
iXsystems, a well-known provider of BSD-based operating systems, has made a strategic reorientation of its operations from FreeBSD to Linux. This decision is a landmark for the industry and may signal a change in priorities in the development of data storage systems.
iXsystems, a company with a rich BSD legacy, has long been a supporter of FreeBSD. However, recent developments and developments indicate a shift in focus towards Linux and, in particular, the SCALE product in the TrueNAS family, designed to work in Kubernetes environments. It seems that the future of the company is now closely linked to this direction.
The shift in emphasis did not go unnoticed. Gartner recently recognized iXsystems with a consumer choice award in the data warehousing segment, highlighting the growing recognition of TrueNAS SCALE. This is especially true when users are looking for alternatives and are concerned about Broadcom's recent acquisition of VMware. Many people even then (in November 2023) paid attention to TrueNAS.
At the same time, the support and development of TrueNAS CORE, a product based on FreeBSD, is facing uncertainty. Despite the upgrade to version 13.3 based on FreeBSD 13.3, development based on FreeBSD 14 is no longer in iXsystems ' plans. This decision caused a wave of discussions in the community and among users, who perceived it as a harbinger of the complete end of support for the FreeBSD version.
However, the transition to TrueNAS SCALE opens up new opportunities and promises a simplified migration by using the same OpenZFS file system. However, the transition from FreeBSD to Linux is not without difficulties, especially for VMs and plug-ins that are tied to the specifics of these systems.
TrueNAS CORE and its predecessor, FreeNAS, were important players in the storage ecosystem. Their simplicity and resource efficiency were highly appreciated by the community. The conversion of iXsystems to TrueNAS SCALE may reflect the company's desire to adapt to changing market requirements and trends in cloud computing and microservices.
The history of iXsystems is closely intertwined with the development of BSD. Launched as Berkeley Software Design, Inc., the company has gone through many stages, including mergers and acquisitions, reflecting its flexibility and ability to adapt to new challenges.
The move certainly raises concerns about the future of FreeBSD in the company's portfolio and could spell the end for some products. However, it also opens a new chapter for the TrueNAS SCALE, offering advanced Linux storage and management capabilities.
For the TrueNAS community and users, this transition is a moment of reflection. It is important to understand how the changes will affect their work processes and how best to adapt to the new environment. iXsystems, in turn, faces the challenge of convincing its customers of the benefits of the new direction and ensuring a smooth transition for those who choose to ride the wave of change.
Ultimately, iXsystems decision to switch to Linux from FreeBSD may be an impetus for new innovations and development, but it also imposes a certain responsibility on the company to support and develop its products.
iXsystems, a well-known provider of BSD-based operating systems, has made a strategic reorientation of its operations from FreeBSD to Linux. This decision is a landmark for the industry and may signal a change in priorities in the development of data storage systems.
iXsystems, a company with a rich BSD legacy, has long been a supporter of FreeBSD. However, recent developments and developments indicate a shift in focus towards Linux and, in particular, the SCALE product in the TrueNAS family, designed to work in Kubernetes environments. It seems that the future of the company is now closely linked to this direction.
The shift in emphasis did not go unnoticed. Gartner recently recognized iXsystems with a consumer choice award in the data warehousing segment, highlighting the growing recognition of TrueNAS SCALE. This is especially true when users are looking for alternatives and are concerned about Broadcom's recent acquisition of VMware. Many people even then (in November 2023) paid attention to TrueNAS.
At the same time, the support and development of TrueNAS CORE, a product based on FreeBSD, is facing uncertainty. Despite the upgrade to version 13.3 based on FreeBSD 13.3, development based on FreeBSD 14 is no longer in iXsystems ' plans. This decision caused a wave of discussions in the community and among users, who perceived it as a harbinger of the complete end of support for the FreeBSD version.
However, the transition to TrueNAS SCALE opens up new opportunities and promises a simplified migration by using the same OpenZFS file system. However, the transition from FreeBSD to Linux is not without difficulties, especially for VMs and plug-ins that are tied to the specifics of these systems.
TrueNAS CORE and its predecessor, FreeNAS, were important players in the storage ecosystem. Their simplicity and resource efficiency were highly appreciated by the community. The conversion of iXsystems to TrueNAS SCALE may reflect the company's desire to adapt to changing market requirements and trends in cloud computing and microservices.
The history of iXsystems is closely intertwined with the development of BSD. Launched as Berkeley Software Design, Inc., the company has gone through many stages, including mergers and acquisitions, reflecting its flexibility and ability to adapt to new challenges.
The move certainly raises concerns about the future of FreeBSD in the company's portfolio and could spell the end for some products. However, it also opens a new chapter for the TrueNAS SCALE, offering advanced Linux storage and management capabilities.
For the TrueNAS community and users, this transition is a moment of reflection. It is important to understand how the changes will affect their work processes and how best to adapt to the new environment. iXsystems, in turn, faces the challenge of convincing its customers of the benefits of the new direction and ensuring a smooth transition for those who choose to ride the wave of change.
Ultimately, iXsystems decision to switch to Linux from FreeBSD may be an impetus for new innovations and development, but it also imposes a certain responsibility on the company to support and develop its products.
