Storage

Alternatives to MinIO for single-node local S3

After MinIO's parent company abandoned the project in late 2025, developer Robin Moffatt evaluated six Docker-first, open-source S3-compatible replacements for use in local demos and data pipeline testing. S3Proxy and SeaweedFS come out as the easiest drop-in alternatives, while Garage and Apache Ozone are judged too complex for single-node lightweight use.

Guide · S3 · Storage · MinIO · Docker

Making Machines MoveOriginal article link with an AI-written directory summary

Thomas Ptacek explains the work needed to move virtual machines with attached local storage between physical hosts. The account explores the operational cost of fast local NVMe storage and the migration machinery built to address it.

Case study · Cloud Infrastructure · Storage