Swap, ZRAM, Zswap and Hibernate on NixOS

· Matthew Brunelle's Blog · Sept. 23, 2026, 1:14 p.m.
NixOS NixOS system configuration Zram zswap
Summary
This blog post discusses the complexities of setting up hibernation on NixOS, specifically focusing on the roles of swap space, ZRAM, and ZSWAP. The author shares their personal experiences and mistakes in the setup process.
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