Hello,
I know there are many articles on the Internet that cover this but I just wanted to open up some discussion as I will probably have additional follow up questions.
I'm in the process of getting my homeserver set up.
The server will act as a file server and media server. I'll mostly be storing data on my server but I'll also be occasionally streaming video.
I currently have Open Media Vault running for my OS and I'll most likely end up setting up the disks in a RAID1 configuration.
My ultimate goal is to never lose my data.
I understand there are benefits and drawbacks to both EXT4 and ZFS
So for I understand,
- XFS - provides protection against 'bit rot' but has high RAM overheads.
- EXT4 - I know nothing about this file system.
Which file system would you consider the best for my needs and what should I be aware of when considering the filesystem you recommend?
Please add your thoughts and comment below.
Thanks in advance!
TL:DR Should I use EXT4 or ZFS for my file server / media server. Please explain the reasons for your choice.