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Why use ZFS with FreeNAS?

By jonmoore | Published: March 8, 2010
I recently started using FreeNAS again after exploring other options that existed, such as openfiler, and now that I’ve returned, ZFS seems to be the cool thing to do.  After reading, watching videos and playing with ZFS I’m sold on all the features it offers.  However, I must ask, is there a compelling reason to [...]
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Simple rules to keep you smart with email

By jonmoore | Published: May 6, 2009
When using email, you should always keep the following rules suggestions in mind.  Most of these apply to mailing lists, but could just as easily make any email communication (and maybe even instant messaging) better. First, don’t top post.  Not only is top posting counter-productive it is annoying.  Also, if the person before you sucks at [...]
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Why you shouldn’t abuse a technology..

By jonmoore | Published: January 3, 2009
I was reading this story on lifehacker today and just wanted to drop my comments on the subject. Quite often, I’ve had this conversation with people.. Me: What’s your backup scheme? Them: Oh, we have RAID. Me: Nice.  So what’s your backup scheme? THe problem with is this, if you havn’t figured it out yet… RAID is NOT a method [...]
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Every administrator needs two accounts..

By jonmoore | Published: December 31, 2008
I assume you’ve had your hands on at least one set of administrative credentials in your life.  I’d also make the assumption that you’ve used that account as your everyday account.  You know, the one we use to check mail, surf the web, update facebook, download porn… you know, that kind of stuff. That’s a bad [...]
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