Improving snac Performance with Nginx Proxy Cache
FreeBSD
Using nginx to cache snac multimedia files to boost performance
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Scattered IT Notes - by Stefano Marinelli
I Almost Died for a Full Sentry Database
A tale of bad logging practices, overengineering, and a near-death experience.
Managing ZFS Full Pool Issues with Reserved Space
FreeBSD
A simple approach to prevent ZFS pools from getting stuck due to a lack of free space.
Migrating Windows VMs from Proxmox BIOS/KVM to FreeBSD UEFI/bhyve
FreeBSD
I share my experience migrating a client’s Windows BIOS VMs from Proxmox to FreeBSD/uefi, using bhyve and ZFS.
From Proxmox to FreeBSD - Story of a Migration
FreeBSD
I share my experience migrating a client’s VMs from Proxmox to FreeBSD, using bhyve and ZFS.
Outdated Infrastructure and the Cloud Illusion
A healthcare client risks IT failure by ignoring outdated infrastructure in favor of an impractical cloud migration plan.
Increasing or Modifying Character Limits and Poll Options in Mastodon 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5
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
Using a Permanent WebFinger Address for My Fediverse Profile - Make it easy to find your profile from any instance.
I Solve Problems
FreeBSDNetBSDOpenBSD
The slides, the video, and the text behind my presentation at EuroBSDCon 2024 and BSDCan 2025 - Why and how we're migrating many of our servers from Linux to the BSDs.
Moving an entire FreeBSD installation to a new host or VM in a few easy steps
FreeBSD
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).