2.5 Admins is a podcast featuring two sysadmins called Allan Jude and Jim Salter, and a producer/editor who can just about configure a Samba share called Joe Ressington. Every two weeks we get together, talk about recent tech news, and answer some of your admin-related questions.
2.5 Admins 44: ZF yes!
Supply chain problems causing a rise in counterfeit chips, busting the myth about ZFS and RAM, gold VM images, and x86 routers.
Plugs
Introduction to ZFS replication
News
Chip shortages lead to more counterfeit chips and devices
Free Consulting
We were asked about how much RAM ZFS needs, gold VM images, and homebrew x86 routers.
CBT Nuggets
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