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README SYNEX SERVER

Synex Server is the specialized server edition of the Synex GNU/Linux distribution, based on Debian Stable and developed with Debian Live Build.

Specifically designed for enterprise and production environments, Synex Server combines Debian's proven stability with proprietary administration tools and native support for advanced storage architectures.

Main Features

  • Based on Debian Stable (Trixie), ensuring stability and long-term support
  • Native ZFS installer (synex-zfs-installer) for enterprise storage deployments
  • Traditional Debian Installer for conventional filesystems (ext4, xfs, etc.)
  • Synex Control 1.0.0: complete system administration suite
  • User and group management
  • Network configuration
  • System services administration
  • ServerHub: TUI framework for enterprise deployment automation
    • LAMP stack
    • Docker and containers
    • Nginx Proxy Manager
    • Zabbix (monitoring)
    • Nextcloud (cloud storage)
    • GLPI (IT asset management)
    • Odoo (ERP)
  • Full UEFI and Legacy BIOS support
  • No graphical environment by default (focus on command line and remote administration)

ZFS Storage Architecture

Synex Server 13 R1 introduces native ZFS support through a specialized installer.

ZFS installer features:

  • Automatic pool creation and server-optimized dataset structure
  • Intelligent partitioning according to boot mode (UEFI/Legacy)
  • Separated datasets for: root, home, snapshots, var-cache, var-log
  • Automatic bootfs and cachefile configuration
  • Full integration with GRUB and initramfs
  • Support for snapshots, compression, and replication without additional configuration

Dataset structure:

zpsynex (main pool)
└── ROOT/synex (root container)
    ├── root (root system)
    ├── home (user data)
    ├── snapshots (snapshot mount point)
    ├── var-cache (system cache)
    └── var-log (system logs)

Installation

Synex Server offers two installation workflows depending on storage needs:

Traditional installation (Debian Installer):

  1. Boot from the ISO image
  2. Select "Start installer" in GRUB
  3. Follow the standard Debian Installer process
  4. Supports ext4, xfs, btrfs and other traditional filesystems

ZFS installation:

  1. Boot from the ISO image
  2. Select "Start ZFS installer" in GRUB
  3. Choose language and keyboard layout (30+ languages supported)
  4. In the live environment, run: sudo synex-zfs-installer
  5. Follow the installer instructions
  6. The system automatically detects regional and network configuration

System Management

Synex Control

Administration suite specifically developed for Synex Server, accessible via:

synex-control

Main functionalities:

  • Complete system user and group management
  • Network interface configuration (static/DHCP)
  • systemd services administration
  • Intuitive and efficient TUI interface

ServerHub

Automation framework for rapid deployment of enterprise applications:

serverhub

Each module automatically installs and configures complete stacks with security and configuration best practices.

Use Cases

  • Enterprise production servers
  • Development and testing infrastructure
  • Web application servers
  • IT monitoring and management systems
  • High availability storage platforms (ZFS)
  • Containerized environments (Docker)
  • ERP and CRM servers

System Requirements

Minimum:

  • Processor: x86_64 (amd64)
  • RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
  • Storage: 10 GB

Recommended for ZFS:

  • RAM: 2 GB or higher (ZFS benefits from additional memory for cache)
  • Storage: 20 GB or higher
  • For production: 4 GB RAM or more

Documentation and Support

Updates

Synex Server follows the Debian Stable update cycle, with revisions (R1, R2, etc.) that incorporate:

  • Cumulative package updates
  • Critical security patches
  • New Synex-specific features
  • Administration tools improvements

Users of previous versions can update using Debian's standard package manager (apt).

License

Synex Server is distributed under the terms of its component licenses, most being free software under GPL and compatible licenses.

Source: README-SYNEX-SERVER-EN.md, updated 2026-01-18