Linux Filesystem 2025: Getting the Formula Right
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00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Filesystem Lineup 02:21 - Hardware 03:29 - Tuning Issues“Which file system delivers the best performance in real-world workloads? In this epic showdown, we compare STRATIS, EXT4, XFS, ZFS, BTRFS, and more across multiple scenarios, including small and large files, random writes, and heavy reads. You’ll discover: ✅ The fastest file system for Large and Small files ✅ Why XFS dominates high-concurrency tasks. ✅ Surprising insights into Linux performance. ✅ Real-world recommendations for storage efficiency and speed. Whether you’re optimizing a video editing rig, managing enterprise data, or just curious about file systems, this video reveals what you NEED to know!” Chapters 05:08 - Inital Write 06:50 - Read 08:12 - Re-Read 08:49 - FRead 09:43 - FWrite 10:40 - Mixed Workload 11:07 - PRead 11:42 - PWrite 12:40 - Random Read 13:09 - Random Write 13:21 - Re-Write 13:47 - Reverse Reads 14:06 - Strided Read 14:47 - GeoMean 15:21 - Final Thoughts Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DJWare Follow me: Twitter @djware55 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/don.ware.7758 Gitlab: https://gitlab.com/djware27
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