2.5 Admins 308: Sloppy Shims

2.5 Admins 308: Sloppy Shims

July 16, 2026 · 28 min

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The episode discusses Microsoft's data collection practices, the ineffectiveness of Secure Boot, and technical insights on IncusOS and ZFS configuration.

Microsoft really wants your Windows settings data, secure boot has been useless for a decade, our thoughts on (the idea of) Incus and IncusOS, and configuring ZFS for a Lightning Memory Mapped Database.   Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with some early episodes Jails, Not Containers: FreeBSD Isolation Done Right   News/discussion Microsoft flips Windows Backup to on by default unless you’re in the EU Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now IncusOS Incus   Free consulting We were asked about configuring ZFS for a Lightning Memory Mapped Database.                 See our contact page for ways to get in touch.  

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Organizations: Microsoft, Incus, IncusOS, FreeBSD

Products: Windows, ZFS, Lightning Memory Mapped Database

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