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ZFS Commands
Use sudo for all commands unless specifically stated.
Rename dataset
zfs [-f][-p][-u] rename oldname newname
(Note: remember to use the full path i.e. tank/oldname etc.)
-f
to force unmount the dataset if needed (has no effect if used together with-u)-p
Creates all the nonexistent parent datasets. Datasets created in this manner are automatically mounted according to the mountpoint property inherited from their parent.-u
Do not remount file systems during rename. If a file system's mountpoint property is set to legacy or none, the file system is not unmounted even if this option is not given
zfs -r rename snapshot snapshot
-r
Recursively rename the snapshots of all descendent datasets. Snapshots are the only dataset that can be renamed recursively
Get compression ratios
zfs get compressratio [dataset]
If no dataset given, the command with list out all datasets and their compressionratios. If dataset given, then only that dataset is returned.