Category: tutorial

Build a bulletproof backup server with FreeBSD, ZFS, and jails. Complete guide covering encryption, security hardening, and multiple backup strategies for enterprise-grade data protection.

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.

When a datacenter fire threatened 142 of my servers, my backup strategy had them back online in hours. This post shares my personal philosophy on creating a resilient system, focusing on the crucial planning that must happen before you write a single script.

A practical guide to installing FreeBSD on hosting providers that don't officially support it, using the powerful mfsBSD tool for rescue mode installations.

Create a personal blog with NetBSD on a 1€ VPS - efficient, secure, and completely under your control. Minimal cost, maximum performance. Because your thoughts don't need to float in someone else's cloud.

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

Using nginx to cache snac multimedia files to boost performance

A simple approach to prevent ZFS pools from getting stuck due to a lack of free space.

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).

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.

A simple method to limit the priority of processes within a FreeBSD jail using the nice(1) command.

Learn how to block access from specific countries on your FreeBSD server using pf and ipdbtools to enhance security and manage traffic efficiently.

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.

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