Wireless access point refreshes sound simple on paper: buy new hardware, swap it in, done. In practice, your Meraki AP migrations will likely turn up a few real-world wrinkles. Here is a process you should follow to get everything cut over cleanly with zero extended downtime for your end users.
Nextcloud is consistently one of the most-installed apps on TrueNAS SCALE, but the official app catalog ships with a few defaults and quirks that can send a fresh install sideways; especially if you're putting it behind a reverse proxy like NPMplus. The good news is that once you know which boxes to tick (and which to leave alone), the whole stack comes up clean and stays up.
This guide walks through the exact sequence I used to deploy Nextcloud on TrueNAS SCALE Community Edition with NPMplus handling SSL and reverse proxying, with all the working settings with no detours, no "try this and see if it works" steps, and no recovery sections you'll only need if something breaks.
*Updated 2-16-2026 to fix hyperlink issues!
Microsoft’s official stance is that Remote Desktop Services (RDS) generally requires an Active Directory Domain. However, for small environments, standalone servers, or specific test cases, you can set up a Workgroup RDS Deployment.
This guide covers how to install the RDS roles manually, configure licensing without a domain controller, and strictly manage local user access.
⚠ Important Warning: This guide focuses on a Workgroup setup. If you require strict Per-User CAL enforcement or advanced features like RD Gateway, a Domain environment is the only fully supported path.
At Pacific Northwest Computers, our goal is to make your new system feel familiar, functional, and secure, while minimizing downtime and surprises.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what we typically do during a new computer setup & migration, whether we’re working in-shop, onsite at your home or office, or remotely where possible.
Transform your network security with a dedicated DNS server and real-time threat detection
