Ask HN: Advantages of Using ZFS on Ubuntu?

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6 years ago

So the new Ubuntu is out (version 20) and I was wondering if I should experiment with ZFS[0]. I read about ZFS online and I'm impressed by its ability to be resilient and survive power outages and still keep your files intact.

But what's the main unique selling point of ZFS and why would this USP compel someone to use it over say, ext3/4?

Also, how does one go about encrypting files with ZFS? I thought LUKS works just fine. Is the crypto in ZFS even vetted and peer reviewed and audited and can I trust it?

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZFS

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