best filesystem on Linux
by Chrysanthemum - Friday August 23, 2024 at 08:22 PM
#1
In your opinion, what is the best file system and why?
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#2
XFS but only because of two things: it can store files up to like 500 TB (insane!) and scales to exabytes with NO AFFECT on the performance. Simply amazing.
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#3
just ext4, best tested, works fine for vritaully all use-cases!
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#4
Ext4 due to its stability, performance, and support for large files. It balances speed and reliability effectively.
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#5
here are some:

ext4: This is the default file system for many Linux distributions and is known for its stability and performance. It offers features like journaling, which helps prevent data corruption, and supports large files and partitions. It’s widely supported and well-understood, making it a solid choice for general use.

Btrfs: This is more modern and designed with advanced features like snapshots, built-in RAID support, and volume management. It's great for those who want flexibility and are willing to manage a more complex file system. Btrfs allows for easy rollbacks and can help with data integrity through checksumming.

Other options include XFS for high-performance applications, especially in enterprise environments, and ZFS, which is renowned for its data integrity and management capabilities, but can be more complex to set up.

it was a pleasure!
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#6
I vote for BSD Fast Filesystem!
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#7
EXT4 anyday. Best balance between performance and stability!
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#8
I mainly use ext4 but I really want to try btrfs and zfs.
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