High Availability Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated If uptime matters, redundancy isn’t optional. In this walkthrough, Mitch Hall builds a 2-node high-availability cluster using DRBD and Pacemaker/Corosync a proven open-source stack for keeping services online. @linbit Here’s what’s covered: • Block-level replication with DRBD • Cluster resource management with Pacemaker • Node communication via Corosync • Configuration using PCS • Live failover testing to validate the setup This is a practical, real-world example of how to design for resilience without relying on proprietary solutions. 👉 Watch the full video to see the full build and failover in action: ow.ly/l6W950YJ3kG #45Drives #HighAvailability #Linux #OpenSource #Infrastructure #Storage #SysAdmin

Want to see what DRBD can really do on modern NVMe? In this deep-dive collab with @LINBIT, we push the Stornado F16 all-flash servers to their limits—uncovering where default DRBD settings fall short and how to unlock serious performance gains. From fio benchmarking to real-world tuning, Mitch Hall walks through exactly how to boost throughput and cut latency for HA workloads. Don’t miss the full breakdown, watch the complete Tech Tip now: ow.ly/CfNE50YEE21

Single-server ZFS systems deliver strong single-client performance with built-in protection against drive failures, corruption, and accidental deletion. While redundant components can reduce certain hardware risks, some workloads require full server-level redundancy. @Ceph clusters are built for high availability and scale, keeping data accessible as demand increases. That said, for environments that don’t need large-scale infrastructure, Ceph’s single-client performance may not meet the needs of more intensive workloads. 45Drives DRBD clusters bridge the gap. They offer ZFS-level performance with real-time server-level redundancy by replicating data at the block level between two systems. If one server goes offline, the other takes over seamlessly ensuring uptime without added complexity. @linbit Designed and built in North America. 👉 Learn more here: ow.ly/XU9u50Y6QHN #HighAvailability #DataStorage #EnterpriseIT #OpenSource #ServerSolutions #DataReplication #FaultTolerance n#ITInfrastructure #TechInnovation #MadeInNorthAmerica #45Drives

Big news in open-source storage We’re proud to announce a new partnership between 45Drives and @LINBIT joining forces to deliver enterprise-grade DRBD clustered storage and fully integrated HA solutions. By combining 45Drives’ open enterprise hardware with LINBIT’s powerful open-source storage stack, this partnership eliminates vendor lock-in, optimizes costs, and provides resilient, scalable, and accessible storage. Read the full article: loom.ly/l9tphM0 Learn more on our website: loom.ly/MqQQFvQ Plus — Devin Vance from LINBIT will be joining us at the Creator Summit 2025! Don’t miss your chance to connect with one of the leaders in open-source storage. #OpenSource #StorageSolutions #HighAvailability #Enterprise #DRBD