About Soot & Silicon
Welcome to Soot & Silicon, where hardware meets software. This technical resource is dedicated to providing comprehensive guides and documentation for enterprise storage, NVMe technologies, SPDK, and infrastructure solutions.
What We Cover
Storage Technologies
NVMe, NVMe-oF, RDMA, RoCE, and high-performance storage solutions
SPDK Development
Storage Performance Development Kit guides, configuration, and best practices
Linux Infrastructure
Ubuntu Server, systemd services, kernel modules, and enterprise Linux
Network Technologies
RDMA networking, InfiniBand, RoCE configuration, and optimization
Our Mission
Our goal is to provide clear, accurate, and actionable technical documentation that helps system administrators, storage engineers, and infrastructure professionals implement and optimize enterprise storage solutions. Each guide is thoroughly tested and includes real-world configurations that work.
Technical Focus Areas
- NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF): Complete setup guides for RDMA and TCP transports
- SPDK (Storage Performance Development Kit): Configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting
- RDMA Technologies: RoCE, InfiniBand, and high-speed networking
- Linux Storage Stack: Kernel modules, device management, and systemd integration
- Performance Tuning: System optimization for low-latency, high-throughput storage
Why Trust Our Guides?
- All configurations are tested on real hardware
- Step-by-step instructions with complete command examples
- Troubleshooting sections based on real-world issues
- Production-ready configurations with security considerations
- Regular updates to reflect latest software versions and best practices
Get Started
Browse our blog for the latest technical articles and guides. Each post includes comprehensive configuration examples, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for enterprise deployments.
Have Questions or Feedback?
We're always looking to improve our content and cover new topics.
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