GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding ZFS PPA Repo Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add OpenZFS ZFS Kernel Module and Utilities PPA Repository in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux OSes.
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Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Lubuntu
- Kubuntu
- Xubuntu
- Zorin OS
- Pop_OS!
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi Linux
- Q4OS
- Trisquel
- LXLE
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Voyager Ubuntu
- Linux Ultimate Edition
1. Launching Terminal
How to Quick-Start with Command Line on GNU/Linux:
2. Adding ZFS Repo
Then to Add ZFS Repository for Ubuntu
Execute:sudo add-apt-repository ppa:arter97/zfs
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
For more Insight see the Official Documentation.
And then for most Ubuntu-based OSes to Refresh Repos:sudo apt update
For Non LTS releases and Ubuntu Derived in case of “Not Found” Issue then amend the Repo manually like:sudo nano /etc/sources.list.d/arter97*.list
And for Instance change “kinetic” in “jammy”. (Try with the nearest LTS release)
Finally, Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor.
Last, refresh the Apt Sources again!3. ZFS Getting Started
Finally, to ZFS Quick Start for Ubuntu Based:
To Setup it play:sudo apt install zfs-dkms
Testing Installation with:sudo zpool upgrade
Last, to enable it Reboot with:sudo reboot