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content/GettingStarted/23.10Upgrades.md

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## Upgrading from the Web Interface
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Log in to the SCALE web interface and go to **System Settings > Update**.
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The screen shows which update train is active for the install.
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The **Update Screen** displays the current active update train. For more information on other available trains, see [Release Schedules](https://www.truenas.com/docs/truenasupgrades/).
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{{< truetable >}}
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| Train Type | Name | Notes |
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| Stable Release | TrueNAS-SCALE-Bluefin | |
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| Prerelease | TrueNAS-SCALE-Cobia-BETA | Intended for early testing and feature previews. Do not use a prerelease train for production use. |
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| Nightly | TrueNAS-SCALE-Cobia-Nightlies | Adventurous users with disposable hardware only. Requires nightly [.iso file](https://download.truenas.com/truenas-scale-cobia-nightly/) upgrade to switch to this train. |
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{{< /truetable >}}
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When a new maintenance version is available from the current train, TrueNAS SCALE stages available updates.
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Click **Apply Pending Update** to install it.
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When a new version is available, open the **Current Train** dropdown and select the desired release option.
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TrueNAS begins checking for update files from the new train and stages any updates available from that location.
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{{< include file="/_includes/UpgradeClearCache.md" >}}
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Alternately, uploading a <file>.update</file> file and manually updating switches the system between train types.
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Alternately, upload an <file>.update</file> file and perform a manual update.
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{{< expand "Manual Update Process (Click to expand)" "v" >}}
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{{< include file="/content/_includes/ManualUpdates.md" >}}
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Uploading an <file>.update</file> file from another train and manually updating switches the system between train types.
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Changing trains is a one-way operation!
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Do not change to a prerelease or nightly release unless the system is intended to permanently remain on early versions and is not storing any critical data.
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## ISO Verification
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The iXsystems Security Team cryptographically signs TrueNAS <kbd>.iso</kbd> files so that users can verify the integrity of their downloaded file.
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This section demonstrates how to verify an <kbd>.iso</kbd> file using the [Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc4880) and [SHA256](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6234) methods.
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### Performing PGP ISO Verification
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You need an OpenPGP encryption application for this method of ISO verification.
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{{< expand "Click here for the verification process." "v" >}}
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1. Obtain an OpenPGP encryption application to used.
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There are many different free applications available, but the OpenPGP group provides a list of available software for different operating systems at https://www.openpgp.org/software/.
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1. Obtain an OpenPGP encryption application to use.
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There are many different free applications available, but the OpenPGP group provides a list of available software for different operating systems at https://www.openpgp.org/software/.
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The examples in this section show verifying the TrueNAS <kbd>.iso</kbd> using [gnupg2](https://gnupg.org/software/index.html) in a command prompt, but [Gpg4win](https://www.gpg4win.org/) is also a good option for Windows users.
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2. To verify the <kbd>.iso</kbd> source, go to https://www.truenas.com/download-tn-scale/, expand the **Security** option,
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and click **PGP Signature** to download the Gnu Privacy Guard signature file. This file may be a (<kbd>.gpg</kbd>) or a (<kbd>.sig<kbd>) file.
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2. To verify the <kbd>.iso</kbd> source, go to https://www.truenas.com/download-tn-scale/, expand the **Security** option,
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and click **PGP Signature** to download the Gnu Privacy Guard signature file. This file may be a (<kbd>.gpg</kbd>) or a (<kbd>.sig<kbd>) file.
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Open the [PGP Public key link](https://keyserver.ubuntu.com/pks/lookup?search=0xC8D62DEF767C1DB0DFF4E6EC358EAA9112CF7946&fingerprint=on&op=index) and note the address in your browser and **Search results for** string.
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3. Use one of the OpenPGP encryption tools mentioned above to import the public key and verify the PGP signature.
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Go to the <kbd>.iso</kbd> and the <kbd>.iso.gpg</kbd> or <kbd>.iso.sig</kbd> download location and import the public key using the keyserver address and search results string:
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4. Go back to the browser page that has the **PGP Public key**.
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## Installing SCALE
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If you are doing a clean install from the SCALE <kbd>.iso</kbd> file as part of migrating from a different version of TrueNAS CORE or SCALE, or to recover from a serious issue that requires you to re-install SCALE from the <kbd>.iso</kbd>, have your network configuration information ready to use after the installation completes.
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* Check the system BIOS and see if there is an option to change the **USB emulation** from **CD/DVD/floppy** to **hard drive**.
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