2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 265: Storage Lies
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Sep 18, 2025 Joe shares his experience setting up a FreeBSD box as a replication target, highlighting its unique differences from Linux. The hosts delve into the common myths surrounding storage metrics, uncovering misconceptions about busy states, sector sizes, and misleading capacity marketing. They also discuss the unreliable nature of SMART attributes, giving listeners valuable insights into what really matters in storage technology. A practical and enlightening listen for those navigating the world of servers and storage!
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FreeBSD Install Worked For A Simple Server
- Joe installed FreeBSD on an old Optiplex to act as a replication target and found it straightforward for that specific job.
- He noted FreeBSD felt different from Linux but familiar once you accept configuration differences.
FreeBSD Learning Curve Is Like Changing Distros
- Jim compared learning FreeBSD to switching Linux distributions from different families and said the panic is similar.
- He argued familiarity with varied distros makes FreeBSD feel no more frightening than another unfamiliar Linux family.
Install Only Needed Packages
- Install only the packages you need on FreeBSD since the base system contains zero third-party packages by design.
- Use Fetch to download files or add curl/wget if you prefer familiar tools.
