Configure Raspberry Pi & OpenMediaVault

Step 13.1: Update and upgrade your Raspberry Pi system packages.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After successfully logging in via SSH, you'll want to ensure your Pi is up-to-date.
-----Use the following command to update the package list and upgrade installed packages.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 13.2: Type "Y"

💡 Tip: You might be asked to confirm during upgrade — type Y and hit Enter! 🛠️🔐

Step 13.3: Sit back and let your Raspberry Pi complete the update and upgrade process.

🔹Breakdown:
-----The update and upgrade commands can take several minutes to finish.
-----Your Pi is downloading and installing package updates.

💡 This is the perfect time to stretch, relax, or grab a cup of coffee. ☕🍪
🚀 Don’t close the terminal — just wait until the process completes.

Step 13.4: Monitor the green progress bar during the upgrade process.

🔹Breakdown:
-----As the packages are being upgraded, you’ll see a green #### progress bar in the terminal.
-----This indicates how far along the system is in processing updates.
-----Each section of the bar represents a completed step in the installation.

💡 If the bar freezes momentarily, don’t worry — some packages take longer. 🟩⏳

Step 14.1: Copy and paste the command below to install OpenMediaVault (OMV).

🔹Breakdown:
-----This script will download and install OMV automatically on your Raspberry Pi.
-----Make sure you are still logged in to the Pi via SSH before running this command.

💡 This step will take some time — let the script finish completely! ⚙️📦

sudo wget -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OpenMediaVault-Plugin-Developers/installScript/master/install | sudo bash

Step 14.2: Confirm OpenMediaVault was installed successfully.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After running the install script, the terminal will display a series of setup and configuration messages.
-----If the installation is successful, you'll see final lines like:
<<< Installation complete >>> or The system will reboot now !
-----The prompt will return to pi@warden:~$ after setup finishes.

💡 If you see these messages, OMV is ready to use! ✅🌐

Step 15.2: SSH back into your Raspberry Pi using the new or confirmed IP address.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After verifying the Pi’s current IP (see Step 15.1), open your Command Prompt.
-----Use the same SSH login command you used in Step 12:
ssh <username>@<new_ip_address> or ssh <username>@<hostname>
-----Enter your password when prompted (e.g., root).

💡 Example: ssh pi@192.168.100.101 or ssh pi@warden 🔁🔐

Step 15.4: You should now see the OpenMediaVault (OMV) web interface in your browser.

🔹Breakdown:
-----The interface will show a login screen with the OMV logo.
-----You’ll be prompted to enter a username and password (default credentials if not changed).
-----The layout includes a sidebar menu with options like System, Storage, Services, and more.

💡 If you see the OMV dashboard, installation was successful! 🎉🖥️
⚠️ If nothing loads, double-check the IP and that your Pi is powered on and connected.

Step 15.5: Enter the default login credentials to access OpenMediaVault.

🔹Breakdown:
-----On the OMV login screen, use the following credentials:

Username: admin
Password: openmediavault

-----These are the default credentials set by OpenMediaVault for the web interface.
-----You’ll be able to change the password after logging in.

💡 If login fails, make sure there are no typos or try reloading the page. 🔐🧑‍💻

Step 15.6: You've successfully logged in and can now see the OpenMediaVault (OMV) dashboard.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After entering the correct credentials, you’ll be directed to the OMV main interface.
-----This includes a sidebar menu with sections like System, Storage, Access Rights Management, and more.
-----You’ll also see system information like CPU usage, memory usage, and uptime.

💡 You now have full access to manage storage, users, and services — welcome to your new NAS! 📊🗂️🚀

Step 17.2: You should now see the OpenMediaVault dashboard again.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After logging in and changing the password, the OMV dashboard is visible once more.
-----Now that your external USB drive is connected, we will begin configuring it through OMV.
-----You’ll prepare the drive so it can be used for storage and file sharing.

💡 This is where you turn your external disk into a fully functional NAS storage volume! 💾⚙️

Step 17.3: Check if the USB disk is detected by OMV.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Click on the "Storage" menu in the left sidebar.
-----Then select the "Disks" tab.
-----You should see your newly connected USB hard drive listed here.
-----Details such as model, size, and device name (like /dev/sda) will be shown.

💡 If the disk is not listed, try unplugging and reconnecting it, or refreshing the page. 🔄🔌

Step 17.4: Navigate to the File Systems section.

🔹Breakdown:
-----In the sidebar under Storage, click on "File Systems".
-----This page shows the file systems currently mounted on your OMV system.
-----It should be empty for now, since we haven’t formatted or mounted the USB drive yet.

💡 This is where you'll mount and manage volumes after formatting.
For now, just verify it's blank. 📂🧭

Step 17.5: Open the mount dialog to prepare your disk for use.

🔹Breakdown:
-----In the File Systems tab, click the blue triangle icon -----This will open the "Mount" window.
-----In the "File System" dropdown menu, select the disk you want to mount (e.g., your USB drive).
-----In the "Usage Warning Threshold" section, choose a percentage value (e.g., 85%).
-----OMV will notify you if the disk usage exceeds this threshold.

-----Click "Save"

💡 Setting a usage warning helps prevent surprises when your storage starts to fill up. 📉🛎️

Step 17.6: Check if the “Shared Folders” section is currently empty.

🔹Breakdown:
-----In the left sidebar, under the "Storage" section, click on "Shared Folders".
-----This tab will list any shared folders available in your OMV system.
-----Since no folders have been created yet, this page should be empty for now.

💡 Shared folders are where you’ll store and organize data — we’ll set one up soon! 🗂️📁

Step 17.7: Finalize your changes by clicking the yellow "Apply" tick at the top.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After mounting the disk and checking shared folders, a yellow bar should appear at the top of the OMV web interface.
-----Click the tick/checkmark icon -----OMV will begin applying the configuration updates made so far.

💡 Always click this yellow tick after changes, or they won’t take effect! ✅🔧

Step 17.8: Create your first shared folder on the mounted USB disk.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Go to Storage → Shared Folders from the left sidebar.
-----Click the “+” (Add) button at the top.
-----In the Name field, enter a folder name (e.g., NAS).
-----In the File System dropdown, select your mounted USB disk.
-----In the Relative Path field, enter the folder name again with a forward slash (e.g., NAS/).
-----Click Save to confirm.

💡 This folder will store all your files — make sure to name it clearly! 📂💾

Step 17.9: Confirm that your shared folder appears correctly in the list.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Once saved, your new shared folder (e.g., NAS) should now appear in the Shared Folders list.
-----It will show details like Name, Device, Relative Path, and more.
-----Refer to the image provided to verify your folder looks similar.

💡 Make sure the folder appears exactly as configured. If not, go back and double-check the name, path, and selected disk. ✔️🗂️

⚠️ Follow the next steps carefully — this folder will be used for all your shared network storage!

Step 17.10: Set up permissions for your shared folder.

🔹Breakdown:
-----In the Shared Folders list, locate the folder you just created (e.g., NAS).
-----Click on it to select it.
-----Then, click on the blue key icon at the top — this opens the Permissions menu.

💡 Proper permissions are essential for controlling who can read or write to your shared folder! 🔐🧑‍💻

Step 17.11: Assign Read/Write permissions to your shared folder.

🔹Breakdown:
-----On the Permissions window that appears after clicking the key icon:
-----Set "Read/Write" access for both the User and the Group.
-----This allows full access for the selected users or groups to read and modify files.
-----Click Save to apply the permission settings.

💡 This ensures authorized users can fully interact with the NAS storage! ✅📁

Step 17.12: Finalize your permission settings by applying the changes.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After setting Read/Write permissions, a yellow bar will appear at the top of the page.
-----Click on the yellow tick icon to apply and save the pending changes.

💡 Always apply changes after any configuration to ensure they take effect! 🛠️✔️

Step 18.2: Enable the SMB (CIFS) service to allow Windows file sharing.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Under the Services tab, click on CIFS / SMB — it has a Windows 10 icon next to it.
-----Then, go to the “Settings” sub-tab within CIFS/SMB.
-----At the top of the Settings page, tick the “Enable” checkbox to turn on the service.
-----Leave all other settings unchanged — the defaults are fine.

💡 Enabling this allows your shared folders to be accessed from Windows via the network! 🔄🖥️

Step 18.3: Navigate to the Shares section under the SMB/CIFS menu.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Go back to the Services tab in the sidebar.
-----Click on SMB/CIFS again to expand its dropdown options.
-----Now select the “Shares” submenu.

💡 We've enabled the SMB service, but now we need to add your shared folder (NAS) to it for access over your local network! 🌐📂

Step 18.4: Configure the SMB Share using your NAS folder.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Go to the “Shares” tab under SMB/CIFS.
-----Click the “+ Add” button (if not already opened).
-----Ensure the “Enable” checkbox is ticked ✅.
-----In the “Shared Folder” dropdown menu, select the folder we created earlier — e.g., NAS (see Step 17.9).
-----Scroll down and click on Save to apply the settings.

💡 This step links your NAS folder to the SMB network service, making it discoverable by Windows systems! 📁🌐

Step 18.5: Confirm your SMB share appears correctly — setup complete for Windows users!

🔹Breakdown:
-----You should now see a shared folder listed under SMB/CIFS → Shares.
-----It will show details like the name (e.g., NAS), the shared path, and enabled status.
-----If everything looks good — your Windows file-sharing setup is complete! 🎉

Step 19.2: Enable the NFS service.

🔹Breakdown:
-----While inside the NFS section, click on “Settings”.
-----Tick the checkbox that says “Enable”.
-----Then click Save to apply the settings.

💡 This step activates NFS on your Raspberry Pi so Linux/macOS machines can connect via the network.

Step 19.3: Click on “Shares” under the NFS tab.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Go back to the NFS section.
-----Click on “Shares” — this is where NFS shares are listed.
-----It will likely be empty right now — that's expected.

💡 Don’t worry — we will now add the shared folder we created earlier (NAS from Step 17.9).

Step 19.4: Add your shared NAS folder to NFS.

🔹Breakdown:
-----Click the “+” button to add a new NFS share.
-----In the Shared Folder dropdown, select NAS (created earlier).
-----Leave all other options at their default settings — don’t change anything.
-----Click Save to confirm.

💡 This allows macOS and Linux devices to mount the NAS folder over the network!

Step 19.5: You should now see your NAS NFS share listed.

🔹Breakdown:
-----The new NAS share should be visible with its export path, permissions, and default settings.
-----This confirms your NFS share is active and ready for access from Linux/macOS devices! ✅

💡 You can now mount this NFS share using your system’s native file sharing tools.

Step 21.2: Set a password for the pi user.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After clicking the pencil icon in the previous step, you will be taken to the edit screen.
-----Find the Password and Confirm Password fields.
-----Enter a strong, memorable password for the pi user.

-----Click "Save"
💡 Important Note:
🔒 This password will act as a security credential when you access your shared folders from your local PC.
📝 It's recommended to note this password down somewhere safe for future access.

Step 21.3: Apply the changes you've just made.

🔹Breakdown:
-----After setting the password for the user pi, you’ll notice a yellow bar appear at the top of the OMV dashboard.
-----This bar prompts you to apply the pending changes.

🟡 Action:
-----Click on the "Apply" button in the yellow bar.
-----Confirm when prompted.

💡 Skipping this will prevent the password and user settings from being saved properly — make sure you apply the changes before continuing!