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'''OpenZFS on OS X brings OpenZFS features to Apple's OS X'''. | '''OpenZFS on OS X brings OpenZFS features to Apple's OS X'''. | ||
− | The | + | The installer release of OpenZFS on OS X is ready for use by people who are willing to learn to administer ZFS from the Terminal, or who already know how to do so. |
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+ | ==Compatibility== | ||
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+ | OS X 10.8 through macOS 10.15. | ||
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+ | '''macOS 11 under development''' | ||
== Support and documentation == | == Support and documentation == | ||
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Documentation is available on | Documentation is available on | ||
− | * O3XWiki (where you are now) http://o3x.org/wiki or | + | * O3XWiki (where you are now) http://o3x.org/wiki or https://openzfsonosx.org/wiki |
Support is available on | Support is available on | ||
− | * O3X forums http://o3x.org/forum or | + | * O3X forums http://o3x.org/forum or https://openzfsonosx.org/forum |
− | * #openzfs- | + | * #openzfs-macos IRC channel ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/%23openzfs-macos |
== To use the official release == | == To use the official release == | ||
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Follow the instructions for [[Install#Installing_from_Source|installing from source]]. | Follow the instructions for [[Install#Installing_from_Source|installing from source]]. | ||
− | == | + | == Suggested focus areas for testers == |
− | + | * Identifying integration issues with OS X. | |
− | + | * Finding incompatibilities with 3rd party software. | |
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− | + | * Security auditing. | |
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
− | + | Please remember that ZFS alone is not a substitute for a good backup strategy. | |
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− | + | If you have ZEVO or MacZFS installed | |
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− | + | * you must uninstall that software '''and reboot''' before installing O3X (scripts for doing so are included with the O3X release download). | |
+ | * you must uninstall O3X if you choose to revert to ZEVO or MacZFS - an uninstaller script for O3X is also included with the release download. |
Latest revision as of 03:25, 27 May 2021
OpenZFS on OS X brings OpenZFS features to Apple's OS X.
The installer release of OpenZFS on OS X is ready for use by people who are willing to learn to administer ZFS from the Terminal, or who already know how to do so.
Contents
Compatibility[edit]
OS X 10.8 through macOS 10.15.
macOS 11 under development
Support and documentation[edit]
Documentation is available on
- O3XWiki (where you are now) http://o3x.org/wiki or https://openzfsonosx.org/wiki
Support is available on
- O3X forums http://o3x.org/forum or https://openzfsonosx.org/forum
- #openzfs-macos IRC channel ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/%23openzfs-macos
To use the official release[edit]
Download the most recent installer and follow the instructions for installing the official release.
To begin testing the most recent build[edit]
Follow the instructions for installing from source.
Suggested focus areas for testers[edit]
- Identifying integration issues with OS X.
- Finding incompatibilities with 3rd party software.
- Stress testing.
- Security auditing.
Notes[edit]
Please remember that ZFS alone is not a substitute for a good backup strategy.
If you have ZEVO or MacZFS installed
- you must uninstall that software and reboot before installing O3X (scripts for doing so are included with the O3X release download).
- you must uninstall O3X if you choose to revert to ZEVO or MacZFS - an uninstaller script for O3X is also included with the release download.