Andy Klein, Principal Cloud Storyteller at Backblaze, dives deep into hard drive reliability at scale. He shares fascinating insights from a decade’s worth of data, emphasizing the importance of stats in choosing reliable hardware. The conversation covers the distinction between different hard drive models, the impact of corporate purchasing power, and strategies for effective storage solutions in data centers. Klein also discusses innovative techniques for drive analysis, ensuring you’re well-informed in the ever-evolving landscape of data management.