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FreeBSDDeep Dive June 22, 2026 3 min read

Building a Custom FreeBSD Kernel from Source

Why and how to build a custom FreeBSD kernel configuration, from copying GENERIC to installing the result.

#kernel#build#sysadmin

FreeBSDDeep Dive June 13, 2026 3 min read

How FreeBSD names and configures network interfaces, manages routing tables, and exposes the tools to inspect both.

#networking#routing#sysadmin

FreeDOSDeep Dive March 18, 2026 3 min read

The practical ways people actually run FreeDOS in 2026 — from firmware-flashing USB sticks to full virtual machines — and how to pick the right one.

#freedos#virtualization#sysadmin

WindowsDeep Dive March 15, 2026 3 min read

How WinRM and PowerShell Remoting turn scattered single-machine administration into fleet-wide scripted management.

#powershell#winrm#windows

WindowsDeep Dive February 7, 2026 3 min read

How the Service Control Manager starts, stops, and supervises background processes, and how to configure and debug a service directly.

#services#windows#sysadmin

FreeBSDHow-To October 12, 2025 3 min read

A careful, step-by-step process for upgrading a production FreeBSD system across major versions using freebsd-update, with a real rollback plan.

#howto#upgrade#sysadmin