Category: ownyourdata

Using nginx to cache proxied media in snac to improve performance and privacy

Using nginx to cache snac multimedia files to boost performance

I share my experience migrating a client’s Windows BIOS VMs from Proxmox to FreeBSD/uefi, using bhyve and ZFS.

I share my experience migrating a client’s VMs from Proxmox to FreeBSD, using bhyve and ZFS.

A healthcare client risks IT failure by ignoring outdated infrastructure in favor of an impractical cloud migration plan.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.

The slides, the video, and the text behind my presentation at EuroBSDCon 2024 - 'Why and how we're migrating many of our servers from Linux to the BSDs.

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.

Monitor your services efficiently by installing Uptime-Kuma in a FreeBSD Jail.

Experience a journey from Kubernetes to FreeBSD, achieving major cost savings and efficiency through real-world optimization.

A comprehensive guide to installing Mastodon on a FreeBSD jail using BastilleBSD