Back to basics by Erik Mouw
File systems are like water: essential, invisible, and only really noticeable 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 actually know how Linux file systems keep everything running under the hood? Join the "Back to the Core" TechTalk with Erik Mouw, Engineer SUE | Cloud Native Solutions. He will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of file systems: from their historical origins to modern implementations.
What can you expect?
During this session, Erik explains how the first Unix file system laid the foundation for today's Linux systems. You will learn about the core concepts of file systems—direntries and inodes—and how they work together to store and retrieve data.
We then zoom in on how these structures are implemented for both programs and the kernel, and conclude with a deep dive into the on-disk formats of a number of well-known file systems.
This session is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of Linux internals, or simply rediscover the fundamentals that make modern computing possible.
Register now for this TechTalk at SUE, De Ooyen 9 in Geldermalsen. After the talk, there will be a buffet and an opportunity to continue the discussion.
Why participate?
Understanding the fundamentals of Linux file systems changes how you think about storage, performance, and reliability, and allows you to appreciate those seemingly simple ls-command perhaps appreciate it just a little more.
Meet our speaker
Erik Mouw
Engineer SUE | Cloud Native Solutions
Erik discovered Linux in 1992 while studying Electrical Engineering at Delft University of Technology and compiled his first kernel in 1994. After obtaining his MSc degree, he joined the same university as a Linux kernel hacker. He later worked at a data recovery company, where he reverse-engineered countless obsolete and obscure file systems.
Erik has been part of SUE for over 17 years. His in-depth technical expertise and curiosity continue to inspire colleagues and customers to this day.
Back to basics by Erik Mouw
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