How I Finally Got My disaster with ZFS pools: how I lost 2TB and got it back Working in My Homelab
My experience implementing My disaster with ZFS pools: how I lost 2TB and got it back in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.
The Journey Begins
My development setup was working, but not optimally. I kept hearing about My disaster with ZFS pools: how I lost 2TB and got it back as a solution, so I decided to dive in and see what all the fuss was about.
The Challenges
The initial setup seemed straightforward from the documentation, but reality had other plans. I encountered compatibility issues, configuration conflicts, and more than one complete do-over.
Finding the Right Approach
The breakthrough came when I stopped trying to implement everything at once. I focused on understanding the core concepts first, then built up from there.
Current Status and Takeaways
The system has been running reliably for months now. The biggest takeaway was the importance of proper planning and documentation. Some key insights from this project:
• Reading documentation thoroughly saves time in the long run
• Start simple and add complexity gradually
• Document your configuration for future reference
• Test changes in isolation before deploying to production
What's Next
I'm planning to expand this setup and integrate it better with my monitoring stack. I'll share more updates as the project evolves.
This is part of my ongoing homelab adventures. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or are working on similar projects!