Basics of the Zettabyte File System (Hybrid)

At this month’s LUG event, we’ll be exploring the basics of the Zettabyte File System (ZFS) as well as discuss whether it would be a good choice for the root file system. All skill levels are welcome, but some basic knowledge of Linux will make the material easier to understand.

What to Expect:

• Go over the basic concepts of ZFS
• Explore core features of ZFS like: compression, redundancy, and encryption
• Take a look at the pitfalls & benefits of using ZFS as a root file system
• Learn about “out-of-tree” modules and DKMS
• Discover why you’d want to use the ZFSBootMenu bootloader
• Complete a demo Arch Linux install

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