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Oct 2, 2022 · Fundamentals

Btrfs Async Buffered Writes Double Throughput in Linux 6.1

The new Btrfs async buffered‑write patch, developed by Meta engineer Stefan Roesch, boosts I/O throughput by more than two‑fold and cuts latency, with the changes slated for inclusion in the upcoming Linux 6.1 kernel release.

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Btrfs Async Buffered Writes Double Throughput in Linux 6.1

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Nov 1, 2021 · Fundamentals

Understanding Linux File System: Disk Structure, Inodes, and Performance Optimizations

This article explains the physical structure of mechanical disks, partitioning strategies, inode and block allocation, and how filename length and directory layout affect Linux file system performance, providing practical experiments and tips for improving disk I/O.

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Understanding Linux File System: Disk Structure, Inodes, and Performance Optimizations