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Getting Started with DigitalOcean Block Storage

Getting Started with DigitalOcean Block Storage

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By Justin Ellingwood and Milecia McGregor

Introduction

DigitalOcean Block Storage allows you to attach additional storage volumes to your Droplets quickly and easily. Block Storage volumes function like regular block devices when attached to your servers, allowing you to use familiar tools to manage your storage needs. In this series, we will introduce basic Linux storage terminology, cover how to create and manage Block Storage volumes, and how to perform a variety of administrative tasks to keep your volumes running smoothly.

Tutorials in series

Tutorial

An Introduction to Storage Terminology and Concepts in Linux

July 13, 2016
9 min read

Tutorial

How To Configure Periodic TRIM for SSD Storage on Linux Servers

August 25, 2016
5 min read

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