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FreeBSD

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Is FreeBSD Still Relevant in 2025? Comparing Its Ecosystem with Modern Linux Distros

Introduction In a world dominated by Linux, especially in cloud computing, devops, and desktop environments, it’s easy to assume FreeBSD has faded into obscurity. But is that really the case in 2025? While Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Arch, and Fedora get the spotlight, FreeBSD continues to quietly power critical

How to Configure SSH on FreeBSD for Maximum Security

Secure Shell (SSH) is an essential tool for managing servers remotely, but an improperly configured SSH server can expose your system to serious risks. In this post, we’ll walk through best practices to harden SSH on FreeBSD and lock down remote access. Step 1: Install and Enable OpenSSH FreeBSD

How to Deploy a Next.js Application with Nginx on FreeBSD

How to Deploy a Next.js Application with Nginx on FreeBSD Next.js, a popular React framework for building server-rendered applications, offers robust features like static generation, server-side rendering, and API routes. FreeBSD, known for its stability and performance, paired with Nginx as a reverse proxy, is a great environment

Optimizing FreeBSD for Performance: Tips and Tricks

FreeBSD is renowned for its performance and stability, but like any operating system, it can be further optimized to squeeze out the best performance for your specific use case. This blog post delves into advanced tips and tricks for optimizing FreeBSD performance, covering kernel tuning, file system tweaks, and network

High Availability and Load Balancing with FreeBSD

Ensuring high availability and load balancing for your services is crucial for maintaining uptime and performance, especially in production environments. FreeBSD provides powerful tools like HAProxy, CARP (Common Address Redundancy Protocol), and pfsync to achieve these goals. This guide will teach you how to set up a high availability and

Exciting Changes in FreeBSD: Streamlined Releases and Enhanced Support

FreeBSD, known for its robust and reliable open-source operating system, is undergoing significant changes aimed at improving its release process and support structure. These updates promise to enhance user experience, system stability, and overall efficiency. Predictable and Frequent Releases One of the most notable changes is the shift to a

FreeBSD vs Linux in 2024: A Comprehensive Comparison

The world of operating systems is dynamic and constantly evolving. Two significant players in this realm are FreeBSD and Linux. Both have long histories and loyal followings, yet they cater to different needs and environments. This extensive guide delves into a detailed comparison between FreeBSD and Linux as of 2024,

How to install certbot on FreeBSD

Certbot is a tool that automates the process of obtaining and renewing SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt, a free Certificate Authority (CA). This guide will walk you through the process of installing Certbot on FreeBSD and configuring it to work with both Nginx and Apache web servers. How

FreeBSD vs. OpenBSD: A Detailed Comparison

When it comes to choosing a Unix-like operating system, FreeBSD and OpenBSD are two of the most popular options. Both have their own strengths, focuses, and unique features that cater to different types of users and use cases. This comprehensive comparison will explore various aspects of FreeBSD and OpenBSD, including

An In-Depth Guide to ZFS on FreeBSD

ZFS, or the Zettabyte File System, is an advanced file system and volume manager originally developed by Sun Microsystems. Known for its robustness, scalability, and numerous features, ZFS is a favorite among FreeBSD users for managing storage. This blog post will provide an in-depth guide to understanding and using ZFS