NFS vs SMB: Choosing the Right Network Storage Protocol
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Sharing storage across your homelab network? The two main protocols are NFS and SMB (CIFS). Here's when to use each and how to set them up.
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View All TagsMergerFS: Combine Multiple Drives into One Pool
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Have a bunch of different-sized drives? Want to use them as one big storage pool without RAID complexity? MergerFS is the answer. Here's how to pool your drives while maintaining flexibility.
Scrutiny: Monitor Your Hard Drives Before They Fail
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Hard drives fail. It's not a matter of if, but when. Scrutiny helps you predict failures before they happen by monitoring SMART data across all your drives. Here's how to set it up.