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Welcome to our YouTube channel, where we share everything data storage.
On this channel, we share all the cool stuff we learn in the lab, from the community, our friends, our customers, and our industry partners. Every Tuesday, we share a Tech Tip video at 2pm EST that features our storage engineers or industry partners. These tips are usually something new and exciting in the IT world, broken down and given to you with some added fun. We also like to show you what happens in our 45Drives lab and new projects we've been working on. Hit that subscribe button and check out some of our videos.
45Drives - Leaders in Enterprise Open-Source Storage
Enterprise storage solutions that enable you to leverage the power of open-source software and enjoy the cost savings and flexibility of commodity hardware. Avoid the vendor lock-in and inflated pricing of legacy alternatives – without sacrificing enterprise-level performance, scalability, and data security.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
3 months ago | [YT] | 4
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🚨 LAST CALL 🚨
Public Proxmox Virtualization Webinar!
📅Today, Aug 20, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to join us LIVE as we dive into the current virtualization landscape, explore the software options available, and show you how 45Drives can be your single point of accountability for all things Proxmox and virtualization.
secure your spot now!
Signup Here: loom.ly/2jJupvg
4 months ago | [YT] | 4
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🚀 Learn All About Ceph Clustering!
August 6th, 2025 @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/n_Ml5qQ
4 months ago | [YT] | 7
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ZFS 101 Webinar Alert! What you need to know about all things ZFS
When: July 23nd at 2:00 pm EST
This webinar provides fundamental knowledge of the ZFS File System. Through topics like RAID types, volume manager, filesystem, the ZFS storage hierarchy, and how ZFS can easily be managed with the 45Drives Houston UI interface, you will learn all the necessary information to begin your journey with the ZFS File System
🎯 Register now: loom.ly/RZ2E5Sc
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🚨 Public Proxmox Virtualization Webinar! 🚨
📅 Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 🕓 2 PM Eastern
Don’t miss your chance to join us LIVE as we dive into the current virtualization landscape, explore the software options available, and show you how 45Drives can be your single point of accountability for all things Proxmox and virtualization.
secure your spot now!
Signup Here: loom.ly/6zi8a20
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