Hey everyone! I just graduated and I'm excited to dive into Linux full-time, while keeping a dual boot option for now. I have some questions about BTRFS, which I noticed is the default file system for Fedora-based OS installations. I've heard that BTRFS may be unstable in RAID 5/6 configurations, but I'm not entirely sure what RAID 5/6 even is. Is BTRFS reliable enough for general storage, or should I stick with ext4? I appreciate your insights! Thanks and have a great day!
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If you're not running a specific setup that needs RAID, just stick with the default settings. RAID configurations are mainly for setups with multiple disks, like in servers. For a regular user, BTRFS should serve you just fine without additional complications.
BTRFS was created by some folks and, like any tech, it's not without its quirks. RAID 5 and 6 are types of data redundancy setups that let you store information across multiple disks. Essentially, they help protect your data in case one of the disks fails. As for BTRFS, it is indeed stable enough for most use cases, so you should be good to go with using it!
Thanks for the clarification! I still find RAID 5/6 a bit confusing, though. I might need to look it up again after taking some more time to grasp it. Good to know BTRFS is okay for storage!