[FreeBSD] How to allow Root access on FreeBSD over ssh protocol
This article by InfySim shows us how to set up Root access through SSH protocol on FreeBSD. By default FreeBSD does not allow root access over ssh protocol. So if you need to log on to your system and need root privilege, then you have to allow root to access for ssh...
15th Anniversary and Spring Fundraising Kickoff
The FreeBSD Foundation is celebrating 15 years of supporting the FreeBSD Project. Congratulations!! In this blog they discuss their Spring fundraising initiatives. Make a donation today and help keep FreeBSD alive. Original post:...
FreeBSD Now Supports DisplayLink Adapters
According to Phoronix.net, USB-based DisplayLink graphics adapters are now supported in FreeBSD, thanks to the developers. The FreeBSD kernel finally has support for USB-based DisplayLink graphics adapters. Within the Linux world there's been DisplayLink work going...
Installing a Unix-like Desktop Operating System ‘PC-BSD 10.1.1’
This tutorial by user Babin Lonston shows us how to install the latest PC-BSD 10.1.1. Original post: http://www.tecmint.com/pc-bsd-10-1-1-installation-guide/ PC-BSD is a open source Unix-like desktop operating system created upon the most recent release version of...
How to share ElasticSearch mappings in files on FreeBSD
How To Install Mate Desktop In FreeBSD 10.1
This short tutorial by user M.el Khamlichi shows us how to get MATE Desktop Environment running on FreeBSD 10.1 Original post: http://www.unixmen.com/install-mate-desktop-freebsd-10-1/ Install Mate desktop in FreeBSD 10.1 FreeBSD is fully text mode system, however...
FreeBSD Flame Graphs
Brendan Gregg, a senior performance architect at Netflix, gives a talk about various FreeBSD flame graphs. At the last FreeBSD Developer and Vendor Summit, I gave a talk on "Flame Graphs for FreeBSD", where I summarized the different types (CPU, memory, disk I/O,...
5 Fun Things to Do with FreeNAS
FreeNAS user Annie Zhang wrote about 5 fun things you can do with your FreeNAS device. From serving media to hosting your own personal cloud, the FreeBSD based storage software has a variety of uses. Original post:...
GhostBSD 10.1 Alpha 1 now available
The developers of GhostBSD have released the first Alpha for 10.1, based on FreeBSD. GhostBSD 10.1 Alpha 1 now available I am pleased to announce the availability the fist ALPHA build of the 10.1-RELEASE Release cycle which is available on SourceForge for the amd64...
BSDNow.TV Episode 080: The PC-BSD Tour II
In this BSD Now episode, hosts Allan Jude and Kris Moore continue their PC-BSD Tour with part II -- discussing ZFS boot environments. Then they interview Justin Gibb about the FreeBSD Foundation's 15th Anniversary. Happy Anniversary! Click play below to tune in:...
Comparative Introduction To FreeBSD For Linux Users
FreeBSD user anismaj explains FreeBSD to users of Linux that are looking to make the switch, or try out something new. Original post: http://www.unixmen.com/comparative-introduction-freebsd-linux-users/ Introduction BSD was originally derived from UNIX and currently,...
A look at the upcoming features for 10.1.2
Several upcoming features have been announced for PC-BSD 10.1.2. They are Personacrypt, Tor , stealth mode, LibreSSL, and encrypted backups. Read ahead for a detailed explanation for each. Original post:...
FreeBSD Unix Find Out Which Programs Are Listing On a Given Port Number
nixCraft has posted yet another tutorial on how to see what programs are listed on a certain port on FreeBSD. I'm a new FreeBSD Unix system user. How can I find out the process/programs names listing on a certain port on a FreeBSD Unix systems using command line? How...
BSDNow.TV Episode 079: Just Add QEMU
In this BSD Now episode, hosts Kris Moore and Alan Jude interview Sean Bruno about poudriere and QEMU. They discuss his recent task of cross compiling binary packages and more. Hit play below to tune in: Official page:...
How to integrate Active Directory with FreeBSD 10.0 using security/sssd?
This tutorial by Vinícius Ferrão shows us how to integrate Active Directory with FreeBSD 10, using security/sssd. Q: What are the required steps to authenticate users from an Active Directory running on Windows Server 2012 R2 in FreeBSD 10.0 using sssd with the AD...
Installing a Unix-Like Operating System FreeBSD 10.1 (+ Configuring Network)
This tutorial by Babin Lonston shows us how to get FreeBSD 10.1 setup, including configuring the network interface. FreeBSD is a Free Unix like operating system from Berkeley Software distribution, which is available for all major platforms x86_64, IA-32, POWERPC, ARM...
FreeBSD Foundation February 2015 Update
The FreeBSD Foundation's February update consists of information on PCI Express HotPlug Project, FreeBSD on POWER8, FOSDEM '15, an #InstallFreeBSD event, as well as fundraising updates. As February comes to a close, I'm excited, not only because spring is...
New BSD Issue: BSD -CURRENT is Usable Daily
In this month's BSD Mag issue, you will learn about the BSD -CURRENT, installing email servers, the basics of the GDP debugger, FreeNAS hardware design, security, and an article about technology by Rob Somerville. Download PDF/EPUB -...
FreeBSD on the POWER8: it’s alive!
Adrian Chadd posts about Nathan Whitehorn's findings on FreeBSD on POWER8. A post to freebsd-ppc from a couple of vmonths ago asked if we had support for POWER8 and offered to provide remote access to anyone interested in working on it. I was sufficiently intrigued...
10 Steps to Installing FreeBSD on Rackspace servers using nginx
FreeBSD user Kiki Schirr shows us how to set up FreeBSD on your Rackspace server uising nginx. A gif-recipe for the easiest way I can imagine to host your own site Ingredients: Rackspace hosting (I’m using Cloud) A domain (I’m using kikischirr.com) Step One: Create...
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