I'm curious about the concept of block cloning. Could someone explain what it is and how it works in simple terms? I'm particularly interested in its application and the benefits it offers.
5 answers
Nicola
Tue Nov 19 2024
These reference counts serve a crucial role in tracking copied regions.
Martino
Tue Nov 19 2024
Block cloning on ReFS represents a significant advancement in file data management.
ThunderBreezeHarmony
Tue Nov 19 2024
The process transforms traditional file data operations into metadata operations.
NebulaNavigator
Tue Nov 19 2024
To facilitate this optimization, ReFS incorporates reference counts within its metadata system.
Leonardo
Mon Nov 18 2024
Specifically, the reference count logs the number of unique file regions that point to the same physical regions on the storage medium.