Archive: September 2024

Moving an entire FreeBSD installation to a new host or VM in a few easy steps

FreeBSD

7 min read

16/09/2024 09:41:00

by Stefano Marinelli

A comprehensive guide on how to move a FreeBSD installation, including the operating system, from one host to another, with a focus on ZFS and bootloader configurations (UEFI and BIOS).

A Small Compendium of Fediverse Platforms I Use

FreeBSD

4 min read

12/09/2024 18:45:00 • Last modified: 10/03/2025 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

After revisiting my old Fediverse instances and helping friends set up new ones, I took the chance to update and evaluate several platforms. Here's my experience with Akkoma, GoToSocial, Mitra, Snac2, and Mastodon.

Make your own Read-Only Device with NetBSD

NetBSD

6 min read

10/09/2024 01:41:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Learn how to configure a reliable read-only root file system on NetBSD, improving system stability and reducing the risk of corruption in embedded and remote setups.

Make Your Own CDN with NetBSD

NetBSD

10 min read

03/09/2024 01:41:00 • Last modified: 04/09/2024 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Learn how to build a self-hosted CDN using NetBSD, Varnish, and nginx