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Which is the best configuration file for FreeBSD?
These include: /etc Generic system-specific configuration in /etc/defaults Default versions of system configuration /etc/mail Extra sendmail (8) configuration and oth /etc/ppp Configuration for both user- and kernel- /usr/local/etc Configuration files for installed applic
How to compile a new kernel in FreeBSD?
Compile the new kernel by specifying the name of the custom kernel configuration file: # make buildkernel KERNCONF=MYKERNEL Install the new kernel associated with the specified kernel configuration file. This command will copy the new kernel to /boot/kernel/kernel and save the old kernel to /boot/kernel.old/kernel:
How do I set a static IP address in FreeBSD?
Look for the hostname key and change its value to the desired hostname. Open the system configuration file into a text editor. Find the hostname key and update its value. Save your changes and exit the text editor. Apply your changes. To set a static IP address you must specify a IP address with a netmask.
Where is the host name set in FreeBSD?
The host name of a FreeBSD server is set in the /etc/rc.conf system configuration file. Look for the hostname key and change its value to the desired hostname. Open the system configuration file into a text editor.
How are services managed in the FreeBSD project?
Managing Services in FreeBSD FreeBSD uses the rc (8) system of startup scripts during system initialization and for managing services. The scripts listed in /etc/rc.d provide basic services which can be controlled with the start, stop, and restart options to service (8). For instance, sshd (8) can be restarted with the following command:
What does rc.d do for startup in FreeBSD?
Now that FreeBSD includes rc.d, configuration of application startup is easier and provides more features. Using the key words discussed in Managing Services in FreeBSD, applications can be set to start after certain other services and extra flags can be passed through /etc/rc.conf in place of hard coded flags in the startup script.
What kind of NICs does FreeBSD support?
FreeBSD supports a wide variety of NICs. Check the Hardware Compatibility List for the FreeBSD release to see if the NIC is supported. If the NIC is supported, determine the name of the FreeBSD driver for the NIC.