How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm

The `mdadm` utility can be used to create and manage storage arrays using Linux’s RAID capabilities, providing administrators with flexibility in coordinating individual and logical storage devices with greater performance and redundancy. In this guide, we will go over a number of different RAID configurations that can be set up on your server. Choose your operating system below to get started.

Debian

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How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Debian 9

Learn How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Debian 9

Ubuntu

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How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Ubuntu

Learn How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Ubuntu
18.04

How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Ubuntu 18.04
16.04

How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn How To Create RAID Arrays with mdadm on Ubuntu 16.04

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