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Make Your Own CDN with OpenBSD Base and Just 2 Packages - Featured image

Make Your Own CDN with OpenBSD Base and Just 2 Packages

OpenBSD

29/08/2024 01:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli

openbsd, server, hosting, tutorial, ownyourdata, vpn, ha, wireguard, web, cdn, bsdcafe, varnish, series

openbsd, server, hosting, tutorial, ownyourdata, vpn, ha, wireguard, web, cdn, bsdcafe, varnish, series

Learn how to build a self-hosted CDN using OpenBSD base and just 2 packages

Building a Self-Hosted CDN for BSD Cafe Media - Featured image

Building a Self-Hosted CDN for BSD Cafe Media

FreeBSD

26/08/2024 08:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli

freebsd, server, hosting, tutorial, jail, ownyourdata, vpn, ha, wireguard, web, cdn, bsdcafe, varnish, series

freebsd, server, hosting, tutorial, jail, ownyourdata, vpn, ha, wireguard, web, cdn, bsdcafe, varnish, series

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.

Automating ZFS Snapshots for Peace of Mind - Featured image

Automating ZFS Snapshots for Peace of Mind

FreeBSD

21/08/2024 08:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli

zfs, freebsd, linux, backup, data, filesystems, snapshots, recovery

zfs, freebsd, linux, backup, data, filesystems, snapshots, recovery

Learn to automate ZFS snapshots using zfs-autobackup for effortless system protection and easy file recovery.

Evolving the BSD Cafe Network Setup: From Bridging to Routing with FreeBSD - Featured image

Evolving the BSD Cafe Network Setup: From Bridging to Routing with FreeBSD

FreeBSD

01/08/2024 13:05:00 by Stefano Marinelli

freebsd, wireguard, vxlan, networking, vps, virtualization, security, hosting, vpn, firewall, zerotier, pf, fib, routing, bsdcafe

freebsd, wireguard, vxlan, networking, vps, virtualization, security, hosting, vpn, firewall, zerotier, pf, fib, routing, bsdcafe

Explore the evolution of the BSD Cafe network setup using FreeBSD, showcasing how to leverage advanced routing techniques for improved scalability and security.

Installing Uptime-Kuma in a FreeBSD Jail - Featured image

Installing Uptime-Kuma in a FreeBSD Jail

FreeBSD

22/07/2024 07:42:00 by Stefano Marinelli

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freebsd, monitoring, server, networking, hosting, tutorial, security, jail, container, ownyourdata

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

Bridging Networks Across VPS with Wireguard and VXLAN on FreeBSD - Featured image

Bridging Networks Across VPS with Wireguard and VXLAN on FreeBSD

FreeBSD

15/07/2024 08:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli

freebsd, wireguard, vxlan, networking, vps, virtualization, security, hosting, vpn, firewall

freebsd, wireguard, vxlan, networking, vps, virtualization, security, hosting, vpn, firewall

Learn how to bridge networks across multiple VPS instances using Wireguard and VXLAN on FreeBSD, enabling secure and flexible service distribution.

FreeBSD Tips and Tricks: Limiting Process Priority in a FreeBSD Jail - Featured image

FreeBSD Tips and Tricks: Limiting Process Priority in a FreeBSD Jail

FreeBSD

11/07/2024 08:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli

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freebsd, jail, server, hosting, tutorial

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

From Cloud Chaos to FreeBSD Efficiency - Featured image

From Cloud Chaos to FreeBSD Efficiency

FreeBSD

04/07/2024 08:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli

freebsd, zfs, backup, data, filesystems, snapshots, recovery, networking, security, server, hosting, linux, ownyourdata, jail, virtualization, alpine, bhyve, docker

freebsd, zfs, backup, data, filesystems, snapshots, recovery, networking, security, hosting, linux, ownyourdata, jail, virtualization, alpine, bhyve, docker

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

Enhancing FreeBSD Stability with ZFS Pool Checkpoints - Featured image

Enhancing FreeBSD Stability with ZFS Pool Checkpoints

FreeBSD

01/07/2024 09:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli

freebsd, zfs, backup, data, filesystems, snapshots, recovery

freebsd, zfs, backup, data, filesystems, snapshots, recovery

ZFS checkpoints allow saving the entire state of a pool - including features and metadata - for reliable recovery. Here's how to use them on FreeBSD.

Blocking Access from or to Specific Countries Using FreeBSD and pf - Featured image

Blocking Access from or to Specific Countries Using FreeBSD and pf

FreeBSD

16/06/2024 07:40:45 by Stefano Marinelli

freebsd, tutorial, pf, hosting, firewall, networking, security

freebsd, tutorial, pf, hosting, firewall, networking, security

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

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