Show Notes
We share our simple approach to disk benchmarking and explain why you should always test your pain points.
Plus the basics of solid state disks and how to evaluate which model is right for you. Links: History of hard disk drives — Wikipedia
How to Buy the Right SSD: A Guide for 2019 — Tom's Hardware
The Development and History of Solid State Drives (SSDs)
Understanding IOPS, latency and storage performance
FIO cheat sheet — Jim's Blog
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