My Experience with My disaster with ZFS pools: how I lost 2TB and got it back: What I Learned
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
Like many homelab enthusiasts, I eventually reached the point where I needed to implement My disaster with ZFS pools: how I lost 2TB and got it back. The journey was more complex than anticipated, but incredibly rewarding.
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
I decided to start over with a more methodical approach. This time I documented every step and tested each component individually before moving on.
Current Status and Takeaways
Everything has been working smoothly since the rebuild. I learned that sometimes starting over is faster than trying to fix a broken setup. 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!