FreeBSD Reads the Same Configuration as cloud-init Without Installing 46 Extra Packages
A cloud virtual machine can be configured during its first boot using a YAML file of just eleven lines: a hostname, a timezone, a user with an SSH key, and
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FreeBSD 14.5 is now available, but new servers should use 15.1
The FreeBSD Project has released FreeBSD 14.5-RELEASE, the sixth release of the stable/14 branch. It is a deliberately conservative update focused on bug fixes, driver updates and newer versions of
FreeBSD 15: the leading alternative OS enters a new era of packages, cloud and post-quantum security
FreeBSD 15 is now here. The open source operating system that has long been the quiet, serious alternative to Windows, Linux and macOS takes an important step forward with a
FreeBSD Jails: The Silent Pioneer of Containers That Inspired Docker and Still Matters in 2025
When people talk about containers in tech, the names that usually come up are Docker, Kubernetes, or enterprise-ready platforms like OpenShift. But what many forget is that FreeBSD solved this
Sylve: The Proxmox-Style Virtualization Manager FreeBSD Has Been Waiting For
For years, the FreeBSD ecosystem has had powerful tools for virtualization and containers, but always with the same caveat: great under the hood, limited at the surface. Panels like BVCP
Practical Guide: Installing FreeBSD 14.3 on a Virtual Machine or Bare-Metal Server
FreeBSD 14.3, currently in its beta phase, is ready for testing by advanced users, system administrators, and open-source enthusiasts. This guide outlines the steps for installing FreeBSD 14.3 in both
zVault: The Open Source Successor to TrueNAS CORE, Reviving FreeBSD for NAS Enthusiasts
As iXsystems pivots toward Linux-based TrueNAS SCALE, a new contender emerges—zVault, a fully open-source FreeBSD-based NAS operating system that puts control back in the hands of advanced users. Over the
FreeBSD 14.3 Beta Released: A Milestone on the Road to FreeBSD 15.0
The FreeBSD Project initiates the final testing cycle for its next stable release, while gearing up for a major leap with FreeBSD 15.0 by the end of 2025. The FreeBSD
BIRD 3.0.0: The multithreaded routing daemon redefining connectivity
The BIRD Internet Routing Daemon team has announced the release of BIRD 3.0.0, the first stable version of this software router with multithreaded capabilities. This milestone marks a significant advancement
FreeBSD releases first release candidate for version 14.2
The open-source community is celebrating the release of the first Release Candidate (RC1) for FreeBSD 14.2, a key milestone in the development cycle of this operating system. Officially announced on
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