Which linux filesystem works best with SSD
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From wiki: The vital TRIM function is supported by the Linux OS starting with 2.6.33 kernel (available early 2010). However, support amongst various filesystems is still inconsistent or not present. Proper partition alignment is also not carried out by installation software. So, which filesystem works best for SSD and supports TRIM + partition alignment during install and is available on Ubuntu?
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Filesystem EXT4 + TRIM: EXT4 with TRIM improves performance by reducing unnecessary write cycles to the SSD drive as they limited write-rewrite cycles. Ubuntu and some other Linux flavors support EXT 4 with TRIM out of the box. SWAP Partition: Make sure you do not have a SWAP space on the SSD, again to reduce the write cycles. If you have a mechanical drive, then you should create a SWAP space on the mechanical drive, and avoid having it on the SSD. Partition Alignment: The partition should sta…
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