Linux Storage Expansion SOP: Formatting, Mounting, and Mechanics

A standard operating procedure for adding new SSDs to a Linux server, including UUID configuration, fstab dump/pass mechanics, and an explanation of storage capacity discrepancies (TB vs GiB) and ext4 reserved blocks. ...

November 20, 2025 · Frederick

Mounting a Physical ext4 Partition in VMware Workstation (Windows Host)

A field guide on passing an existing 18TB physical ext4 partition from a Windows 10 host to an Ubuntu VM without losing data. ...

November 20, 2025 · Frederick