Btrfs
Copy-on-write filesystem for Linux
Episodes
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#5782: Unraid in a VM: When the License Is the WallDaniel wants Unraid's parity array without Synology's lock-in. The technology works. The licensing is the wall. -
#3788: RAID Reshaping Showdown: BTRFS vs ZFS vs XFSCan you change RAID levels without nuking your data? We compare BTRFS, ZFS, and XFS for home server upgrades. -
#728: The Invisible Infrastructure of DataEver wonder how your data actually sits on a disk? Explore the evolution of file systems from the limits of FAT32 to the magic of ZFS. -
#418: RAID is Not a Backup: Mastering Home Server ResilienceWhy RAID isn’t enough and how snapshots act as a digital time machine for your home server’s survival. -
#409: When RAID Fails: The Rebuild Time NightmareLearn the math behind RAID levels, the risks of drive rebuilds, and why ZFS is the modern gold standard for data integrity. -
#235: Digital Fingerprints: The Secret Math Saving Your DataLearn why those random strings of characters on download pages are the only thing keeping your files safe from corruption and hackers. -
#206: When AI Agents Build Your Enterprise Storage at HomeExplore the power of Btrfs, ZFS, and XFS. Learn how storage pooling and snapshots create a "save point" for your entire computer. -
#205: The Rebuild Nightmare: Why 30TB Drives Break RAIDHerman and Corn dive into the history and math of RAID, exploring why 30TB drives make classic setups like RAID 5 more dangerous than ever.