Back to the basics with Erik Mouw
Filesystems are like water: essential, invisible, and only noticed when they stop flowing. From your My Documents folder to Kubernetes persistent volumes, we rely on them every day without thinking twice. But do you know how Linux filesystems actually keep everything flowing beneath the surface? Join us for a “Back to the Basics” TechTalk with Erik Mouw, Engineer at SUE | Cloud Native Solutions, as he takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of filesystems. From their historical roots to their modern implementations.
What to expect
In this session, Erik will explain how the first Unix filesystem shaped the foundation of today’s Linux systems. You’ll learn about the core concepts of filesystems — direntries and inodes — and how they work together to store and retrieve your data.
We’ll then zoom in on how these structures are implemented for both programs and the kernel, and finally dive into the on-disk formats of a few well-known filesystems.
This session is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Linux internals or simply revisit the fundamentals that power modern computing.
Register now to join this TechTalk at the SUE office, De Ooyen 9 in Geldermalsen. After the session, stay for dinner and drinks and continue the conversation.
Why join?
Understanding the fundamentals of Linux filesystems will change how you think about storage, performance, and reliability — and might even make you appreciate that humble ls command a little more.
Meet our speaker
Erik Mouw
Engineer at SUE | Cloud Native Solutions
Erik discovered Linux back in 1992 while studying Electrical Engineering at Delft University and compiled his first kernel in 1994. After receiving his MSc degree, he joined the same university as a Linux kernel hacker. Later, he worked for a data recovery company where he reverse-engineered countless obsolete and obscure filesystems.
For more than 17 years, Erik has been part of SUE, where his deep technical expertise and curiosity continue to inspire colleagues and clients alike.
