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Free Webinar: Open-Source Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 | 3:00–4:15 PM AST

After strong demand and a full first session, we’re bringing our open-source HCI webinar back.
This free, educational webinar walks through how modern hyperconverged infrastructure is built, how the market is shifting away from proprietary hypervisors, and what IT teams across North America should consider when evaluating open-source alternatives.

We’ll cover the current infrastructure landscape, the fundamentals of HCI, the role of Proxmox VE and Ceph, hardware considerations, and best practices for backup and disaster recoveryfollowed by a live Q&A.

Designed for enterprise, public sector, and evolving IT environments, this session focuses on real-world infrastructure understanding.

👉 Register now and join the conversation: register.gotowebinar.com/register/2302105122903002…

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Understanding Ceph Placement Groups (PGs) and Why They Matter

Placement Groups are a foundational part of how Ceph distributes and balances data across a cluster. When PG counts are properly sized, clusters stay balanced, performance remains predictable, and scaling is far less disruptive.

To make this easier, we built a Ceph PGs per Pool Calculator that helps estimate an appropriate PG count based on:

Number of OSDs in the cluster

Total pools

Replication or erasure coding configuration

The goal isn’t just “more PGs” it’s right-sized PGs that support even data distribution and efficient recovery as clusters grow.

This tool is especially useful for teams designing or expanding production Ceph environments, where early planning can prevent long-term performance and rebalancing challenges.

We also regularly share Ceph-focused educational webinars covering architecture, best practices, and real-world deployment lessons for operators working with open storage at scale.

👉 Click here to learn more and try the PG calculator: ow.ly/Nz9I50Y7JII

#Ceph #OpenSourceStorage #StorageEngineering #Infrastructure #Linux #DataCenterArchitecture #OpenStorage #45Drives #SystemsEngineering

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Open-source HCI is gaining real traction in enterprise and government environments.

On Jan 28 | 3:00–4:15 PM AST, we’re hosting a free webinar on building and operating open-source hyperconverged infrastructure at scale.

We’ll cover:
• Legacy HCI vs open-source alternatives
• A production-ready stack with Proxmox VE + Ceph
• Backup, disaster recovery, and real-world considerations
• Live Q&A

👉 Register free: ow.ly/Zg7550Y1ZT6

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We’ve been putting together something new 👀, a clean, well-documented open-source VDI setup designed to run smoothly on 45Drives hardware.
Before we take it any further, we want to hear from the people who actually live in this space every day.
If you were using an #OpenSourceVDI setup, what would you want it to handle? Any features, benefits, or use cases that would make it genuinely useful in your world?
Drop your thoughts in the comments. Your feedback helps guide where we take this next.
#SelfHosted #VirtualDesktops #45Drives #Homelab #ITPros #TechCommunity

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Ransomware is on the rise. In a recent article, the NCC Group reported a 28% increase in ransomware attacks in September alone, affecting organizations across North America and Europe, even forcing major airports to switch to manual operations.
The takeaway is clear: relying on standard defenses puts your data at risk. 45Drives SnapShield helps reduce that risk. Using real-time behavioral analysis, it acts like a “ransomware-activated fuse”, isolating infected clients instantly while keeping the rest of your storage environment running smoothly.
The result? Ransomware is contained, downtime is minimized, and critical data stays protected.
🔗 Learn more about 45Drives SnapShield: loom.ly/IRhAhSE
👉🏼 Read the full NCC Group report:loom.ly/RPPriSw
#CyberSecurity #RansomwareProtection #DataSecurity #StorageSecurity #SnapShield #ProactiveDefense #BusinessContinuity #ReduceRisk #ITSecurity

3 months ago | [YT] | 6

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Asset Disposal, a UK leader in IT disposal and data destruction, turned to the Destroyinator to simplify and speed up its workflow. By replacing 18 separate docking stations with a single, compact system, they boosted efficiency, reduced power usage, and kept sensitive data secure.
“All our customers' data needs to be destroyed safely and in line with GDPR,” says Nathan McBride from Asset Disposal. “Before, we were juggling 18 separate docking stations, wires everywhere. The Destroyinator changed everything. It’s faster, safer, and so much tidier.”
Read the full story:loom.ly/oFk468Y

3 months ago | [YT] | 19

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When performance matters, every minute counts. Bob Henderson from Cass County shaved 2.5 HOURS off his nightly backups with 45Drives — a 34% speed boost!
We want to hear from you — how have faster backups changed your workflow? Tell us below
Then catch the full story in our latest podcast! loom.ly/O82KTWI
#45Drives #StorageCommunity #CustomerSpotlight

3 months ago | [YT] | 11

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What if you could run a @Proxmox + @Ceph cluster with 100GbE direct links and no switch? 🤯
We put it to the test using FRR routing on @Linux, delivering smooth VM migrations, heavy workloads, live backups, and automatic failover with zero downtime.

👉 Watch the full demo to see how you can build resilient, high-performance infrastructure without the high switch cost.
loom.ly/lZplTwU
#Proxmox #Ceph #100GbE #Homelab #EdgeComputing #Cluster #OpenSource #HighAvailability

4 months ago | [YT] | 21

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🚀 Learn All About Ceph Clustering!
TOMORROW @2:00pm EDT
We dive into how Ceph works and show you that with a Ceph storage cluster, you can gain high availability, near-infinite scalability, and ensure that you never run out of storage again.
Sign up at the link below: loom.ly/AmRD4Sg

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