Equinix is shutting down its bare metal service, prompting discussions on migration challenges. D-Link warns about the dangers of outdated routers, emphasizing consumer awareness. Google is cracking down on low-quality content masquerading as reviews, affecting digital trust. The impact of data caps on consumers raises concerns over transparency and actual costs. Technical discussions cover ZFS disk management and innovative clustering solutions with Nomad, shedding light on effective storage practices.
Equinix's impending closure of its bare metal service necessitates urgent migration plans for systems administrators to ensure continuity in operations.
Google's crackdown on low-quality SEO practices aims to restore consumer trust by holding established publishers accountable for misleading content.
Deep dives
Introduction of OpenZFS FastDdupe
The discussion centers around the introduction of OpenZFS FastDdupe, a new version designed to improve on the performance issues found in its predecessor, Legacy D-Dup. While the Legacy D-Dup was deemed ineffective and unworthy of use, Fast D-Dup shows promise for certain users who have specific needs, although it may not benefit everyone. Jim tests Fast D-Dup and shares that while it brings enhancements, the real excitement lies in its potential for a select group of users rather than the masses. Encouragement is given to those interested to explore this new feature, outlining an important development in data management technology.
Equinix to Shut Down Bare Metal Service
Equinix's announcement to close its bare metal service by 2026 raises urgent concerns for systems administrators relying on their infrastructure. While there is more than a year before the shutdown, the quality of service is expected to decline as the deadline approaches, making it critical to formulate migration plans promptly. The complexity of moving extensive workloads, especially for users dependent on high-performance bare metal services, adds to the challenge of finding suitable alternatives in the market. It is emphasized that simply relocating to another provider may not solve issues related to API integration and service quality, as many existing infrastructures are built optimized for Equinix's offerings.
D-Link's Discontinuation of Vulnerability Support
D-Link's recent advisories on old VPN router vulnerabilities urge users to discard outdated devices rather than pursue support or fixes, highlighting a significant shift in vendor responsibilities. The devices in question, some reaching their end of life only in May 2024, are characterized by outdated specifications that make them unsuitable for continued usage. This situation serves as a warning against purchasing low-cost routers from obscure vendors, as many may not be equipped to handle modern security requirements. Additionally, this event raises questions about the appropriate time frame for vendors to support their products and the balance between consumer protection and manufacturer accountability.
Google's Crackdown on Parasite SEO Practices
Google's initiative to combat low-quality SEO practices focuses on established publishers exploiting their domain authority to promote subpar content. Many reputable sites have been seen promoting irrelevant or misleading product reviews, undermining consumer trust. The aim is to prevent exploitation of Google’s search engine ranking by banning practices that mislead users seeking genuine information. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability and ethical standards within SEO practices to enhance the user experience on search engines.
Equinix is shutting down its bare metal service, D-Link advises people to dump old vulnerable routers, Google makes changes to how it ranks some affiliate-driven “reviews”, and data caps seem to be sticking around. Plus mixing different brands and types of disks, using other partitions on a ZFS drive, and scaling a fleet of FreeBSD hosts with jails.
We were asked about mixing different brands and types of disks, using other partitions on a ZFS drive, and scaling a fleet of FreeBSD hosts with jails.