Articles in category hosting
Three episodes, one week. AI bots that hallucinate VPN requirements, recommend Apache configs on nginx servers, and suggest replacing 128 GB of RAM with a cloud VPS. A field note on the cost of mistaking confidence for competence.
Compare static web hosting performance on an Intel N150 using the same nginx.conf across FreeBSD jails, SmartOS zones, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linux, focusing on HTTP vs HTTPS and TLS CPU usage.
A practical guide to boosting Mastodon performance by self-hosting your media with SeaweedFS. Configure a fast, S3-compatible storage backend to efficiently handle your instance's files and take full control of your data.
Which virtualization host performs better? I put FreeBSD and SmartOS in a head-to-head showdown. The performance of Jails, Zones, and bhyve VMs surprised me, forcing a second round of tests on different hardware to find the real winner.
A new article on running WordPress on FreeBSD with BastilleBSD has been published on the BSD Cafe Journal, plus a small update on future technical content.
A practical guide to installing FreeBSD on hosting providers that don't officially support it, using the powerful mfsBSD tool for rescue mode installations.
How a simple idea turned into an international weather service on the Fediverse.
Using nginx to cache proxied media in snac to improve performance and privacy
Using nginx to cache snac multimedia files to boost performance
A healthcare client risks IT failure by ignoring outdated infrastructure in favor of an impractical cloud migration plan.
Mastodon imposes a limit of 500 characters and 4 poll options. Here's how to change them.
Using a Permanent WebFinger Address for My Fediverse Profile - Make it easy to find your profile from any instance.
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).
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.
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.
Learn how to build a self-hosted CDN using NetBSD, Varnish, and nginx
Learn how to build a self-hosted CDN using OpenBSD base and just 2 packages
Learn how to build a self-hosted CDN using FreeBSD jails, Nginx, Varnish, WireGuard, and PowerDNS to improve media delivery for your website without relying on external providers.
Explore the evolution of the BSD Cafe network setup using FreeBSD, showcasing how to leverage advanced routing techniques for improved scalability and security.
Monitor your services efficiently by installing Uptime-Kuma in a FreeBSD Jail.
Learn how to bridge networks across multiple VPS instances using Wireguard and VXLAN on FreeBSD, enabling secure and flexible service distribution.
A simple method to limit the priority of processes within a FreeBSD jail using the nice(1) command.
Experience a journey from Kubernetes to FreeBSD, achieving major cost savings and efficiency through real-world optimization.
Learn how to block access from specific countries on your FreeBSD server using pf and ipdbtools to enhance security and manage traffic efficiently.
Comparative tests show FreeBSD's virtualization performance surpasses Proxmox, especially with NVMe drivers.
Learn how to create and use UFS snapshots on FreeBSD for reliable backups and system management, with practical examples using mksnap_ffs.
Enhance your FreeBSD-based mail server by adding Nextcloud for webmail, contacts, calendars, and IMAP integration. A step-by-step guide to building a full-featured groupware solution.
Make your own E-Mail server - Part 1 - FreeBSD, OpenSMTPD, Rspamd and Dovecot included
I recently faced the task of moving an Alpine Linux-based VPS onto a FreeBSD host. I decided to use a jail.
A detailed walkthrough of migrating from FreeBSD VMs to a hierarchical jail setup using BastilleBSD, optimizing resource usage and simplifying management without sacrificing isolation.
Set up your own secure VPN with FreeBSD, WireGuard, IPv6, and integrated ad-blocking using Unbound and Spamhaus. Get full control, enhanced privacy, and a performant solution.
Create your own secure, high-performance VPN with OpenBSD, WireGuard, IPv6, and integrated ad-blocking using Unbound and Spamhaus. Full control, enhanced privacy, and a lightweight setup.
Part 3 of our migration series details the complex process of moving servers from Proxmox to FreeBSD, including overcoming challenges with old hardware, problematic LXC containers, and fine-tuning virtual machines for optimal performance on bhyve.
A comprehensive guide to installing Mastodon on a FreeBSD jail using BastilleBSD
