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<h2>Community Guides & Tutorials</h2>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://zackreed.me/encrypted-snapraid/" target="_blank">Encrypted SnapRAID</a></td>
<td>May 11,<br/>2024</td>
<td>Tutorial for setting up encrypted SnapRAID storage with dm-crypt and LUKS.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://zackreed.me/updated-snapraid-sync-script/" target="_blank">Script for Nightly SnapRAID Syncs and Scrubs</a></td>
<td>May 11,<br/>2024</td>
<td>SnapRAID sync script with improved error handling and email notifications for automated backup management.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://github.com/Chronial/snapraid-runner/" target="_blank">Snapraid Runner Script</a></td>
<td>26 Feb 2021</td>
<td>Script that runs snapraid and sends its output to the console, a log file and via email.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://github.com/auanasgheps/snapraid-aio-script" target="_blank">Snapraid AIO Script</a></td>
<td>May 21,<br/>2024</td>
<td>The definitive all-in-one SnapRAID script on Linux.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://zackreed.me/snapraid-split-parity-sync-script/" target="_blank">SnapRAID Split Parity Sync Script</a></td>
<td>Nov 17,<br/>2016</td>
<td>Script for dual parity syncing across multiple disks in SnapRAID setups.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://thenomadcode.tech/mergerfs-snapraid-is-the-new-raid-5" target="_blank">(MergerFS + SnapRAID) is the new RAID 5</a></td>
<td>Feb 3,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Explains why MergerFS + SnapRAID offers RAID 5/6-like protection with more flexibility.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://perfectmediaserver.com/02-tech-stack/snapraid/" target="_blank">SnapRAID - Perfect Media Server</a></td>
<td>Dec 27,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Overview of SnapRAID for flexible, snapshot-based data backup and parity protection on a Perfect Media Server.</td>
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<td>OpenMediaVault</td>
<td><a href="https://wiki.omv-extras.org/doku.php?id=omv7:omv7_plugins:snapraid" target="_blank">SnapRAID Plugin For OMV7</a></td>
<td>Jan 18,<br/>2025</td>
<td>Guide for installing and configuring the SnapRAID plugin on OpenMediaVault 7 for data protection and recovery.</td>
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<td>OpenMediaVault</td>
<td><a href="https://www.gravee.dev/en/snapraid-upgrade-drive/" target="_blank">SnapRAID Upgrade Drive</a></td>
<td>Jul 18,<br/>2024</td>
<td>Step-by-step guide to upgrading drives in a SnapRAID array while maintaining data integrity.</td>
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<td>MANS</td>
<td><a href="https://blog.muffn.io/posts/muffins-awesome-nas-stack/" target="_blank">A Hybrid NAS Approach with SnapRAID and MergerFS</a></td>
<td>Feb 7,<br/>2024</td>
<td>Guide to building a robust NAS stack with SnapRAID, MergerFS, and Docker for efficient storage and media management.</td>
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<td>Windows</td>
<td><a href="https://github.com/Smurf-IV/Elucidate" target="_blank">Elucidate</a></td>
<td>Sep 9,<br/>2025</td>
<td>Elucidate is a Windows GUI front-end for the command-line SnapRAID application.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://markhenrick.site/2020/11/04/unraid-snapraid.html" target="_blank">Unraid vs Snapraid</a></td>
<td>Nov 4,<br/>2020</td>
<td>Side-by-side comparison of Unraid and SnapRAID, including pros/cons and summaries.</td>
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OBSOLETE
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://blog.karaolidis.com/ultimate-home-server-part-1/" target="_blank">Building the Ultimate Linux Home Server - Part 1: Intro, MergerFS & SnapRAID</a></td>
<td>Jul 24,<br/>2021</td>
<td>Introduces MergerFS for pooling drives and SnapRAID for redundancy in a home server build.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://joshmlwood.com/post/home-file-server-snapraid/" target="_blank">Home File Server - SnapRAID</a></td>
<td>Jan 6,<br/>2019</td>
<td>Personal guide to using SnapRAID for disk array backups and multi-drive failure recovery.</td>
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POCO INFORMATIVO
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<td><a href="https://noted.lol/an-intro-to-mergerfs-and-snapraid/" target="_blank">An Intro to MergerFS and SnapRAID</a></td>
<td>Sep 5,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Beginner-friendly overview of benefits for data protection in storage setups.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://noted.lol/mergerfs-and-snapraid-setup-1/" target="_blank">Setup and Install MergerFS and SnapRAID (Part 1)</a></td>
<td>Aug 9,<br/>2024</td>
<td>Part 1 of a guide focusing on installing and configuring MergerFS for pooling before SnapRAID protection.</td>
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https://noted.lol/mergerfs-and-snapraid-setup-part-2/
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<td><a href="https://mohammedalqadi.sa/snapraid/" target="_blank">SnapRAID</a></td>
<td>Mar 11,<br/>2025</td>
<td>Overview of SnapRAID's features for static datasets like media, with sample configuration examples.</td>
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RIMPIAZZATO DA perfectmediaserver.com
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<td><a href="https://www.linuxserver.io/blog/2019-07-16-perfect-media-server-2019" target="_blank">The Perfect Media Server - 2019 Edition</a></td>
<td>Jul 16,<br/>2019</td>
<td>Recommends MergerFS + SnapRAID combo for reliable media storage since 2016.</td>
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AUFS OBSOLETE
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<td><a href="https://wdullaer.com/blog/2016/03/19/create-a-nas-with-redundancy-using-snapraid/" target="_blank">Create a NAS with Redundancy Using Snapraid</a></td>
<td>Mar 19,<br/>2016</td>
<td>Details configuring AUFS for pooling and SnapRAID for redundancy and bitrot protection on Ubuntu.</td>
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2019 e AUFS OBSOLETE
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<td><a href="https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/set-up-snapraid-on-ubuntu-server/" target="_blank">How to set up SnapRAID on Ubuntu server</a></td>
<td>Feb 26,<br/>2019</td>
<td>Comprehensive tutorial for installing and configuring SnapRAID on Ubuntu, including directory setup and conf file editing.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFGEKh1A90I" target="_blank">How to install and setup Snapraid</a></td>
<td>Jun 26,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Step-by-step guide to compiling, installing, and automating SnapRAID parity protection.</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmuiRLPcuJE" target="_blank">How to recover a failed drive using Snapraid</a></td>
<td>Jul 31,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Demonstrates recovering data from a failed drive in a MergerFS + SnapRAID setup.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7piuhTXeG4" target="_blank">How to install and setup MergerFS</a></td>
<td>Jun 26,<br/>2023</td>
<td>How to install and setup MergerFS for SnapRAID.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX5MA-c6Qq4" target="_blank">MergerFS + SnapRAID : Forget about RAID 5 in your Home Server !</a></td>
<td>Feb 21,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Explains setting up MergerFS and SnapRAID for home server safety equivalent to RAID 5, with Slack notifications.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0XhaWvR1E" target="_blank">DIY Unraid-like functionality</a></td>
<td>Jun 12,<br/>2025</td>
<td>Builds Unraid-style setup with SnapRAID overview, install, and use starting at 11:26.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt67zz9p0FU" target="_blank">How to build the Perfect Media Server | Part 1 - The Tech Stack</a></td>
<td>Apr 22,<br/>2025</td>
<td>Overview of building a media server stack, including SnapRAID integration at 19:28.</td>
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<td>Linux</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2Klx-X7pFo" target="_blank">How to setup a Linux Fileserver with Snapraid and Mergerfs Re-Export</a></td>
<td>Apr 23,<br/>2018</td>
<td>Guides through setting up SnapRAID with MergerFS on Linux for a simple fileserver, including add/remove drives.</td>
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<td>Linux (Italian)</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QSkDZi9OzY&" target="_blank">Il RAID è OBSOLETO: la migliore ALTERNATIVA in ambito domestico</a></td>
<td>Jun 18,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Review di SnapRAID da parte di Morro Linux</td>
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<td>OpenMediaVault</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LLB6x5WOR4" target="_blank">Setting up SnapRAID + mergerfs on OpenMediaVault</a></td>
<td>Nov 19,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Tutorial for configuring SnapRAID and MergerFS on OpenMediaVault, including drive additions.</td>
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<td>OpenMediaVault</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XvY6usHSIA" target="_blank">Setting up MergerFS SnapRaid and file server on OpenMediaVault</a></td>
<td>Sep 10,<br/>2023</td>
<td>Guides through creating a protected storage pool and file server with MergerFS and SnapRAID.</td>
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<td>Windows</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IXMM4hfIek">Setting up SnapRAID for Windows (and DrivePool) PART 1</a></td>
<td>Apr 28,<br/>2023</td>
<td>A detailed guide on installing and configuring SnapRAID on Windows, including integration with DrivePool for disk pooling.</td>
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<td>Windows</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_7x_MCwi0">SnapRAID for Windows (and DrivePool) Part 2 - Recovery</a></td>
<td>May 12,<br/>2023</td>
<td>The second part of the series, focusing on array modification, data recovery from deletions or corruption, and disk replacement.</td>
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<td>Windows</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDCMpVgZb4g" target="_blank">How to setup Snapraid and DrivePool in Windows</a></td>
<td>Sep 29,<br/>2017</td>
<td>Shows how to set up SnapRAID and DrivePool to create a large volume with parity backup for files.</td>
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UNION FS OBSOLETE
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<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYkdPyCt5FU" target="_blank">Snapraid and Unionfs: Advanced Array Options on Openmediavault</a></td>
<td>Mar 1,<br/>2019</td>
<td>Explains installing SnapRAID and UnionFS for array backup and efficient disk space use.</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UI2qQC6CRs" target="_blank">OpenMediaVault SnapRAID Tutorial</a></td>
<td>Jan 2,<br/>2024</td>
<td>Step-by-step tutorial for installing and configuring SnapRAID on OpenMediaVault NAS.</td>
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