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PD-1375 Updates to Main Apps Index.md
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this commit makes changes to the the /truenas_apps/_index.md file.

It corrects information and mentions of the ix-apps dataset, when it gets created, and when the old ix-applications dataset exists in 24.10.

It adds comments about the change from kubernetes backend to docker compose and links to the 24.10 release notes.
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TrueNAS applications allow for quick and easy integration of third-party software and TrueNAS.
The TrueNAS applications backend changed in 24.10 to Docker images managed with Docker Compose.
Earlier TrueNAS releases operated with Kubernetes K3 and Helm providing containers for applications.
For more information on this change refer to the [24.10 Release Note]({{< relref "/Content/SCALE/GettingStarted/ScaleReleaseNotes.md" >}}).

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{{< trueimage src="/images/SCALE/Apps/AppsSettingsChoosePool.png" alt="Choosing a Pool for Apps" id="Choosing a Pool for Apps" >}}

TrueNAS creates an **ix-applications** dataset on the chosen pool and uses it to store all container-related data.
The dataset is for internal use only.

If you want to set up new datasets to store your application data in a location separate from other storage on your system, create the datasets before installing the application.
For example, create the datasets for the Nextcloud app before installing the app.

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* **ixVolume** that creates a storage volume inside the **ix-apps** dataset. This is the default setting.
* **Host Path** that allows you to select an existing dataset created for the application. Shows additional fields to select the path to the dataset and add the mount point.

{{< hint type="information" title="ix-apps Dataset" >}}
The **ix-apps** dataset is for internal use only.

TrueNAS systems with applications deployed that upgrade from earlier releases to 24.10 continue to see the **ix-Applications** dataset on the pool chosen for applications to use.
New installs or systems upgrading where applications are not deployed and a pool is not chosen for apps use the hidden **ix-apps** dataset.
Choosing the pool for apps to use, creates this dataset to store all container-related data.
{{< /hint >}}

If adding an additional storage volume, click **Add** to configure additional storage volumes for the application to use in addition to the main storage volume (dataset).
The three storage options are:
* **ixVolume**
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