Not all workloads are the same — so why treat ZFS like one-size-fits-all? From SSD choices to metadata VDEVs, Klara helps you design the right ZFS pool for your needs. Hosting VMs, running NFS, editing video? Consult with our ZFS experts: https://bit.ly/3VR7sjk #ZFS

We’re at EuroBSDcon 2025 this week—connecting with the global BSD community, sharing insights, and learning from the experts shaping the future of open source. If you’re here, come find us—we’d love to chat! #EuroBSDcon #BSD #OpenSource

Thanks for joining the launch of ZFS Basecamp! Experts Allan Jude, Matt Ahrens, Alexander Motin & Alan Somers explored ZFS origins, open source, and what’s next. A key takeaway: ZFS thrives through its community. Watch the full replay here: https://bit.ly/3KAUL9O

We just hosted our ZFS Basecamp Launch webinar yesterday! From how and why ZFS was created to how its adapting to newer storage technologies, we hope you enjoyed the webinar. How do you feel about the current innovations driving ZFS development? Watch the full webinar: https://bit.ly/3VgRJKh

⏰ 1 hour to go! Join us for the ZFS Basecamp Launch Webinar with Matt Ahrens, Allan Jude & more. Explore the history, innovations & future of ZFS—live today at 11AM EDT. Don’t miss it! Register here: https://bit.ly/4mNoZor

ZFS isn’t just resilient—it can be tuned for blazing performance. From ARC & prefetch to Direct I/O & recordsize tuning, see how we unlock high-throughput storage with ZFS in our latest article: https://bit.ly/4nrC4nX

Meet Alan Somers, a long-time FreeBSD src committer and storage expert. Alan will join fellow ZFS contributors at the launch of ZFS Basecamp to share his perspective on the evolution of ZFS and its role in modern storage. 📅 Sept 18 | 11 AM EDT 🔗 Register here → https://bit.ly/3VgRJKh

Alexander Motin has been shaping storage for over two decades working on FreeBSD and OpenZFS. At the launch of ZFS Basecamp, Alexander will join fellow experts to discuss ZFS history, innovations, and where the project is headed. 📅 Sept 18 | 11 AM EDT 🔗 Register here → https://bit.ly/3Ig6Osq

🚀 To celebrate the launch of ZFS Basecamp, we're hosting a live webinar with some of the biggest names in ZFS: Matt Ahrens, Alexander Motin, and Alan Somers. 👉 Learn the vision, today's innovations, and what's next. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45FJEEQ

Data safety with OpenZFS goes beyond snapshots & checksums. From encryption to delegation, the tools are there to keep attackers out—not just prevent accidents. Explore more in our latest article. https://bit.ly/4m89nuw

From co-creating ZFS at Sun Microsystems to founding the OpenZFS community, Matthew Ahrens has shaped the future of storage. Join him and other ZFS leaders at the launch of ZFS Basecamp! 📅 Sept 18 | 11 AM EDT 🔗 Register here → https://bit.ly/4ngyyw2

FreeBSD and ZFS: a partnership built on trust. Together, they’ve powered some of the most reliable infrastructures in the world — from Fortune 500s to home labs. 👉 How has pairing FreeBSD with ZFS changed the way you approach infrastructure?

Even the most reliable storage systems run into problems. From checksum errors and degraded pools to failed disks and encryption headaches — ZFS issues can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start. Read our latest breakdown: https://bit.ly/45ZKLxZ

Discover how this legendary file system was created and open-sourced, explore the novel features driving ZFS today, and learn how it’s adapting to modern storage technologies. 📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 🕚 11:00 AM EDT (50 min) Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/47RdPub

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From Yahoo in the early .com era, to Netflix and many more, FreeBSD has proven that reliability scales. What’s the most overlooked FreeBSD innovation still relevant today?

Virtualization isn’t one-size-fits-all—and the right choice can dramatically impact performance. In this article, we put FreeBSD’s bhyve head-to-head with Linux’s KVM to see how each stacks up across compute and storage workloads. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oIV95V

Before containers were cool, FreeBSD jails were already redefining isolation. Many of us learned about lightweight virtualization thanks to jails. Did you ever deploy FreeBSD jails in production — and how did they change your workflow?

Tech tip : Leverage Special VDEVs. Use "special" VDEVs to accelerate metadata and small-block performance. Just ensure proper redundancy — losing a special VDEV can result in catastrophic data loss.

Do you remember how you first encountered FreeBSD? For some, it was their dialup ISP, for others it was tinkering with pfSense or FreeNAS at home. For many, it was realizing giants like Netflix leaned on FreeBSD to stream content worldwide. Share your first FreeBSD memory below!

Tech tip: Consider Hybrid Pools. Combining HDDs with NVMe or SSDs can deliver the best of both worlds: cost-effective capacity with lightning-fast metadata and small-block access.

FreeBSD is powerful — but running it in production comes with unique challenges. From upgrades to ZFS tuning, our latest article shares how to overcome common pitfalls. Read now: bit.ly/4dja15K

Not every workload is a perfect fit for data deduplication and that’s okay. The right results depend on the right workload. In our most recent webinar with TruNAS we talked about Fast Dedupe, where it delivers value and best practices. Watch the recording: bit.ly/3DUedLT

Tech Tip: As a best practice for FreeBSD system management, use /etc/aliases to redirect root's mail to your preferred user account or external email address so you don't miss important notifications from crontab and periodic scripts. ⚠️

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Managing disks on FreeBSD or TrueNAS? Learn the tools and best practices that keep your storage healthy—and prevent disasters before they happen. Start here: bit.ly/4lQAQBO

Need FreeBSD support? Klara’s flexible FreeBSD support subscription gives you direct access to expert engineers. Learn more about our infrastructure support: klarasystems.com/freebsd/supp...

FreeBSD's native hypervisor, bhyve makes it easy to create and maintain Linux, FreeBSD, and even Windows guests. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to install, configure, and snapshot with ease. 👇 klarasystems.com/articles/fro...

Open source is more than just code, it’s a community driven movement. From powering your smartphone to enabling breakthroughs in AI, open source drives today’s most innovative tech. Explore the world of open source with us: klarasystems.com/community/op...

Disaster recovery can’t wait for a rainy day. Klara’s ZFS-based DR solutions are secure, scalable, and ransomware-resilient. Plan ahead with Klara: klarasystems.com/zfs/solution...

ZFS is one of the most reliable file systems available, known for its integrity features and data loss protection. We've curated a roundup of articles that share advice on layout, caching, and tuning so you can build smart. Check it out: klarasystems.com/articles/sma...

Tech tip: Add “special class” VDEVs to accelerate metadata performance. Storing metadata on high-speed NVMe devices can reduce read latency by up to 20x. It’s a cost-effective way to supercharge HDD-backed pools with minimal flash investment.

Not all ZFS pools are created equal. Get our latest guide to break it all down so you can make smart decisions for your storage. Learn more: klarasystems.com/articles/par...

Designing a ZFS pool? Mirrors are great for performance, RAIDZ for capacity. Hybrid setups with special VDEVs offer the best of both. Read our latest article for more: klarasystems.com/articles/des...

ZFS Tech tip: Choose mirrors for high IOPS and low latency workloads. If your use case involves heavy small-block writes, mirrors will outperform RAIDZ, despite offering lower capacity. For best read performance and higher reliability, consider 3-way mirrors.

Thinking of building your own NAS with FreeBSD + ZFS? Our latest guide covers setup tips, network tuning, and key performance settings like ashift and recordsize to help you get it right. Read the full guide: klarasystems.com/articles/par...

Klara will be offline this Friday, July 4th, in observance of US Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday as you celebrate with friends and family. We'll be back and online on Monday!

Leverage OpenZFS for your Infrastructure storage. Our latest white paper explores how scalable, high-performance storage solutions can optimize your IT infrastructure. Gain insights, case studies & best practices. Download our whitepaper: klarasystems.com/content/open...

ZFS makes backup and recovery faster, safer, and scalable. With snapshots, integrity checks, and built-in encryption, it’s built for serious data protection. Learn more about what sets it apart: klarasystems.com/articles/wor...

TrueNAS Tech Talk Ep. 29 is packed with updates on Fangtooth, the upcoming 25.10 release, and exciting ZFS feature discussions like mixed drive pools, ZFS AnyRAID, and where Special VDEVs shine. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3ZPvqhp

Don't let bugs in OpenZFS slow you down. Klara’s ZFS experts help you investigate, patch, and protect your infrastructure. Start today: klarasystems.com/zfs/solution...

Virtualizing with ZFS? Gain expert tips on tuning performance, picking SSDs, and avoiding drive-killing bottlenecks by reading our latest article. 👉 bit.ly/4ekOUQP

ZFS doesn’t need to understand what the data is—only that it changed. And that makes send/receive a fast, efficient, and highly reliable replication mechanism. At Klara, we help teams take full advantage of ZFS’s send/receive capabilities to build efficient replication and backup workflows.

Think your ZFS disaster recovery plan holds up? Submit it by July 31 for a chance to win a free audit from Klara’s ZFS experts. Top 3 entries selected! 👉 bit.ly/44g5bls

ZFS is a powerful tool—but as with all powerful tools, it needs to be used with care. At Klara, we’ve helped solve many issues drawing on years of deep OpenZFS expertise. What are some ZFS issue you come across and how did you solve them? We would love to hear your story! Share below.

Want to spot ZFS bottlenecks fast? Tools like iostat, ztop, and zpool iostat make it easy—whether you're on FreeBSD or Linux. Read the guide from the experts at Klara: klarasystems.com/articles/man...

Missed our webinar with TrueNAS? Learn how Fast Dedup boosts Linux container workflows, builds on ZFS integrity, and simplifies innovation. Watch the recording here: bit.ly/4mM9r4H

That’s a wrap on BSDCan 2025! We had a blast in Ottawa connecting with the BSD community. From all the great discussions and seeing Groff the BSD Goat—thanks to everyone who made it!

Remember to join us and learn about how ZFS Fast Dedup makes for smarter storage for modern container workloads. Join now: bit.ly/4mM9r4H

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