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Re: [zfs-discuss] Virutal zfs server vs hardware zfs server

Subject: Re: [zfs-discuss] Virutal zfs server vs hardware zfs server
From: Harry Putnam
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:51:34 -0600
Brandon High <bhigh@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Blake <blake.irvin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>   A big issue with running a VM is that ZFS prefers direct access to storage.
>
> VMWare can give VMs direct access to the actual disks. This should
> avoid the overhead of using virtual disks.

Can you say if it makes a noticeable difference to zfs.  I'd noticed
that option but didn't connect it to this conversation.  Also, if I
recall there is some warning about being an advanced user to use that
option or something similar. 

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