I still intend to use USB stick for the OS. How is swap handled by OMV since it is all just one disk / one partition? is a file used?
Can I still install Debian and then add OMV to it? I was thinking of putting /swap and /var/log to hard disk keeping the rest on USB that should reduce read/write wear of USB. if this is not possible I will just use USB for as long as I can. an 8GB use costs 5 EUR ( probably could get them cheaper if I bough a batch), 32GB SSD costs 30 EUR (and probably has same issue with swap). might search for external drive in that price range later on when I have the money - saw an eSata external plug on server...
I just installed latest version in vbox yesterday and I must say I am impressed with the work done. and it moved to top of the testing list immediately.