Brian R. Hellman

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Getting a LINSTOR cluster stood up is more straightforward than it used to be. The LINBIT Deployment Tool walks you through installation and configuration with a graphical interface — useful both for first-time setups and for consistent environments. The path from zero to production-ready replicated storage is easy. Check it out https://t.co/opdswhTlI7

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Been having a blast messing around with @OmarchyLinux the tiling manager is taking some getting used to, but overall I like the experience and feel a bit more focused and deliberate in my work.

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Learn more at https://t.co/YLKi14AD0L

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

WinDRBD continues to open doors for Windows environments that need real-time block replication. Same proven engine, now available for SQL, Hyper-V, and file services, with optional cross-platform Linux replication. If you’re dealing with Windows HA or DR requirements, it’s worth a look.

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

LINBIT shipped per-volume I/O QoS for LINSTOR on Kubernetes last week
LINSTOR can now push per-volume IOPS and bandwidth caps down into cgroup v2 io.max.
https://t.co/2hvsfGe55R

[LINBIT @linbit]

With the help of AI, LINBIT COO Brian Hellman has created a deployment tool that is intuitive and allows users to deploy complex clusters without having to read a large manual or know the deep workings of LINSTOR, DRBD, and DRBD Reactor 💯

https://t.co/KLOgGV1gtd

[LINBIT @linbit]

Join us in Hamburg for @ConDaysEU and use our code for a 20% discount 👀

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[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

In this article we explore when you might want Ceph vs LINSTOR or vise versa.
https://t.co/Auji2aswFp

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Not every workload needs a large distributed storage system. 2-3 node HA clusters, DRBD + DRBD Reactor (or Pacemaker) delivers excellent performance and reliability with far less operational overhead. We partnered with @45Drives on exactly this kind of high-performing, lightweight design. It’s a strong middle ground between single-node and full Ceph-scale solutions.

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

https://t.co/ajT6p4Xhvc

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

One path many teams are taking after VMware: open source virtualization platforms paired with LINBIT SDS. Kernel-level DRBD replication managed by LINSTOR delivers the performance and features (snapshots, thin provisioning, multi-replica) without the licensing model that pushed a lot of organizations to re-evaluate. We covered several of these combinations in a recent blog. Who’s in active evaluation or already migrating?

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Counting down to #DDAC2026 at Disney’s Coronado Springs. Looking forward to the mix of speakers, and the chance to network with various people. Who else will be in Orlando September 14–16?

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Check it out https://t.co/CA6SisPFZs

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Kubernetes storage that performs under load is still a frequent pain point. LINSTOR CSI + DRBD gives you dynamic provisioning, volume expansion, snapshots (including volume group snapshots), thin provisioning, and multi-replica synchronous replication. Because DRBD runs in the kernel you keep latency low. Recent Operator releases have improved RWX support and external cluster integration as well.

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

@linbit Get a free eval here - no catch https://t.co/yqMDgIwjEw

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

If you know your servers IP addresses, what storage it has, and what your end goal is - you can install @linbit LINSTOR/DRBD with easy using the deployment tool.
https://t.co/QdoFJxhE4S

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

https://t.co/iq1CNkdpen

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Windows Server HA has gotten more practical. WinDRBD brings the same DRBD replication engine that has powered millions of Linux systems over to Windows. It works well for SQL Server, Hyper-V, and file services, and supports cross-platform replication with Linux. We published more on making LINBIT solutions accessible to Windows users earlier this year. Looking for a straightforward real-time block replication option on Windows?

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026 schedule is live (Salt Lake City, Nov 9–12). If you’re going and care about high-performance, low-overhead block storage for Kubernetes, let’s connect. https://t.co/1ClLrSuhUl

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

Find out more here https://t.co/YLKi14AD0L

[Brian R. Hellman @BRHellman]

A quick overview of what LINSTOR can do https://t.co/AJQhcC1At4