Jul 19, 2024v2024.07
Building a NAS with FreeBSD and ZFS
Build a home NAS with FreeBSD and ZFS: disk layout, mirrored pools, snapshots, SMB/NFS shares, and scrub scheduling — a complete walkthrough.
freebsd · nas · zfs · 5 min read
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Jul 18, 2024v2024.07
FreeBSD Security Best Practices
Harden a FreeBSD server: pf firewall rules, SSH lockdown, service jailing, automatic security updates, and audit tooling — practical, tested steps.
freebsd · security · 5 min read
Jul 17, 2024v2024.07
Exploring the FreeBSD Ports Collection
Build software from source with the FreeBSD Ports Collection: get the ports tree, set build options, install ports, and keep them updated with portmaster.
freebsd · ports · 4 min read
Jul 16, 2024v2024.07
How to Install a Spring Boot Application on FreeBSD
Deploy a Spring Boot app on FreeBSD: install OpenJDK, set JAVA_HOME, add PostgreSQL if needed, run the jar as an rc.d service, and open ports in pf.
freebsd · java · spring boot · 5 min read
Jul 14, 2024v2024.07
Getting Started with FreeBSD
A beginner's path into FreeBSD: download the installer, write install media, install the system, then update it, enable services and add packages.
freebsd · guide · 4 min read
Jul 13, 2024v2024.07
Setting Up a FreeBSD Desktop Environment
Turn FreeBSD into a desktop: install Xorg and a display manager, choose KDE, GNOME or Xfce, then add apps and customize it, step by step.
desktop environment · freebsd · 4 min read
Jul 12, 2024v2024.07
FreeBSD Jails: A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Containerization
Create, configure, and manage FreeBSD Jails — the native lightweight containerization that predated Docker by a decade. A step-by-step setup guide.
containerization · freebsd · 5 min read
Jul 11, 2024v2024.07
How to Keep Your FreeBSD Server Up-to-Date
Keep a FreeBSD server patched: freebsd-update for the base system, pkg upgrade for packages, the ports tree, security advisories, and cron automation.
freebsd · 4 min read
Jul 10, 2024v2024.07
How to Install Nginx with HTTP/3 Support on FreeBSD
Compile nginx with HTTP/3 and QUIC support on FreeBSD using quictls. A full install walkthrough including the pf firewall rules for UDP 443.
freebsd · guide · nginx · 3 min read
Jul 7, 2024v2024.07
Setting Up pf on FreeBSD for Hosting a Website
Configure PF on FreeBSD to host a website securely: a minimal ruleset for HTTP/HTTPS and SSH with rate limiting and NAT, explained line by line.
firewall · freebsd · guide · 4 min read
Jul 6, 2024v2024.07
How to Install Ghost on FreeBSD: A Step-by-Step Guide
Self-host Ghost on FreeBSD: install Node.js and Ghost-CLI, set up MySQL, put Nginx in front, and complete the install, step by step.
freebsd · ghost · guide · 4 min read