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zrepl

One-stop, robust ZFS replication solution for automated snapshotting and remote replication.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Tls Stream ReplicationSnapshot ManagementDevopsFreebsd Linux ZfsZfs ReplicationGolang
Overview

Why consider zrepl?

zrepl is a continuous ZFS snapshotting and remote replication daemon written in Go by Christian Schwarz. It orchestrates automated local ZFS snapshot creation, periodic snapshot pruning policies, and encrypted TLS replication between off-site FreeBSD and Linux storage servers.

Guided learning

Learn zrepl by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of zrepl

zrepl synchronizes ZFS pools automatically over TLS channels with automatic retry on network disconnects.

Quickstart

bash
1zrepl daemon --config /etc/zrepl/zrepl.yml

zrepl is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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zrepl FAQs

zrepl is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

zrepl is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

zrepl is listed as an alternative to Sanoid. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.