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How to Configure Virtual Data Optimizer (VDO) on CentOS Stream 9: Optimize Storage with Compression and Deduplication

By IT From Zero October 7, 2026

A detailed guide on configuring LVM-VDO on CentOS Stream 9 for inline compression and deduplication, saving up to 80% disk space on VM and backup servers.

Centos

Using Boom Boot Manager on CentOS Stream 9: Managing Boot Entries and Creating Restore Points from LVM Snapshots

By IT From Zero August 29, 2026

Boom Boot Manager lets you create and manage independent BLS boot entries in GRUB2 on CentOS Stream 9, combined with LVM Snapshots to create safe system restore points before updates. This guide covers the complete workflow: from installation and automated restore point creation to booting into a snapshot when recovery is needed.

Centos

Mastering LVM on CentOS Stream 9: A Flexible Storage Management Solution for Sysadmins

By IT From Zero June 21, 2026

Don't let your server crash due to disk space issues. Here is a detailed guide on configuring LVM on CentOS Stream 9 for flexible storage management and zero-downtime expansion.

Fedora

Configuring Fedora Server as an iSCSI Target with targetcli: Sharing Block Storage Over a Local Network

By IT From Zero June 5, 2026

A guide to configuring Fedora Server as an iSCSI Target using targetcli — covering installation, creating file-based or LVM backstores, configuring ACLs for security, connecting from a Linux initiator, and real-world I/O monitoring. Suitable for virtualization labs, home servers, or shared storage in small teams.

Linux

Guide to managing Logical Volumes (LVM) on Linux: Create, extend, and shrink partitions flexibly

By IT From Zero March 22, 2026

LVM (Logical Volume Manager) is a flexible disk space management solution on Linux, allowing easy creation, extension, and shrinking of partitions. This article provides detailed instructions for LVM operations from basic to advanced, along with practical examples and personal experiences.