RAID-Z and dRAID: ZFS Parity Explained
RAID-Z isn't just RAID 5 with a new name. Variable stripe widths, no write hole, and dRAID's distributed spares change the rebuild math entirely.
Tag: zfs
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PostgreSQL on ZFS: Tuning, Snapshots, Pitfalls
Run PostgreSQL 18 on ZFS for atomic snapshots, lz4 compression, and silent corruption detection. Tuning guide, backup automation scripts, and the real pitfalls.
TrueNAS vs OpenMediaVault vs Unraid
Three popular NAS operating systems compared: TrueNAS Scale's ZFS, OMV's flexibility, and Unraid's mixed-disk magic. Which is right for your home lab?
ZFS Encryption vs LUKS
Native ZFS dataset encryption vs LUKS under your pool — which layer to encrypt at, performance trade-offs, key management, and raw send/recv.
ZFS Replication with syncoid + sanoid: The Lazy Admin's Backup
sanoid manages ZFS snapshot policies automatically, syncoid replicates them over SSH to remote pools — together they're the lowest-effort offsite backup strategy for any ZFS user.
ZFS Send/Receive Over WireGuard for Off-Site Replication
Pipe ZFS incremental snapshots through WireGuard to a friend's NAS or a remote VPS. Encrypted in transit and at rest — no rsync.net bill or vendor lock-in.
ZFS vs Btrfs: Which Modern Filesystem Wins?
ZFS is the paranoid fortress of filesystems. Btrfs is the scrappy upstart built into your kernel. Here's which one belongs in your home lab.