FREEBSD DEDICATED SERVER
- Recognized globally for stability and performance
- Powers successful internet companies like WhatsApp, Netflix, and FlightAware
- Complete operating system including kernel, device drivers and utilities
FREEBSD DEDICATED SERVER
- Recognized globally for stability and performance
- Powers successful internet companies like WhatsApp, Netflix, and FlightAware
- Complete operating system including kernel, device drivers and utilities
FREEBSD SERVERS
FreeBSD, or “Free Berkeley Source Distribution” was conceived in 1993 and intended as a continuation of 386BSD, a Unix-like operating system. It ran on 32 bit PC compatible computer systems on the 80386 microprocessor.
From humble beginnings, FreeBSD code has been widely disseminated across other Unix based operating systems and can be found in diverse platforms such as Apple’s Mac OSX, OpenSolaris and Sony PlayStation’s OS.
KEY FEATURES
One of the primary criticisms of any Linux distribution is that users have a hard time putting a system together when they have to find kernels, drivers, and other system components.
In contrast to Linux, FreeBSD maintains a complete operating system and as a project delivers kernel, device drivers and userland utilities. This creates a cohesive OS experience, more similar to what you’d find with Windows or Mac OS.
FreeBSD provides industry leading scalability, network performance and security features. In the version 10 release, a new BSD licensed hypervisor was introduced as well as performance enhancing VMIO buffers aimed at reducing CPU usage on systems under heavy loads.
Key security concepts provided by FreeBSD include Firewalls, Jails, Secure Levels and Security Profiles creating one of the most secure operating systems available.
Most software that runs on Linux can also be compiled for use with FreeBSD or can be run using a built in compatibility layer and as of version 10.3, FreeBSD can also run 64-bit Linux binaries.
FreeBSD is most at home in large enterprises who have high-scale computing requirements and dedicated software development and systems admin departments.
KEY FEATURES
One of the primary criticisms of any Linux distribution is that users have a hard time putting a system together when they have to find kernels, drivers, and other system components.
In contrast to Linux, FreeBSD maintains a complete operating system and as a project delivers kernel, device drivers and userland utilities. This creates a cohesive OS experience, more similar to what you’d find with Windows or Mac OS.
FreeBSD provides industry leading scalability, network performance and security features. In the version 10 release, a new BSD licensed hypervisor was introduced as well as performance enhancing VMIO buffers aimed at reducing CPU usage on systems under heavy loads.
Key security concepts provided by FreeBSD include Firewalls, Jails, Secure Levels and Security Profiles creating one of the most secure operating systems available.
Most software that runs on Linux can also be compiled for use with FreeBSD or can be run using a built in compatibility layer and as of version 10.3, FreeBSD can also run 64-bit Linux binaries.
FreeBSD is most at home in large enterprises who have high-scale computing requirements and dedicated software development and systems admin departments.
FREEBSD STRENGHTS & WEAKNESSES
FREEBSD STRENGHTS & WEAKNESSES
Strengths
Advanced Security:
As a complete stack, FreeBSD maintains rock-solid security by providing an architecture which offers control on individual users, processes, networking and jails for each service.
Storage & Filesystems:
Implementing a number of innovative storage features, FreeBSD offers the ZFS and UFS file systems which allow for fast and efficient filesystem snapshots, disk encryption, journaling and caching.
Excellent Documentation:
FreeBSD has a reputation for providing complete, up to date and well referenced documentation.
Network performance:
FreeBSD is renowned for best-in-class network performance. WhatsApp is reported to have achieved 2 million tcp connections on a single server.
Stability:
The code base of FreeBSD is tightly controlled and has more conservative change policies in place. As a server OS, FreeBSD requires less updates & maintenance than with Linux, often making it the OS of choice for applications where downtime is not acceptable.
Weaknesses
Complexity:
FreeBSD has a steep learning curve and is considered much less user-friendly than Linux. As a desktop operating system, FreeBSD is for time-rich technical enthusiasts only.
Small, highly technical community:
As a niche operating system, FreeBSD has a much smaller community compared to Linux and less technical users may have a difficult time getting help and support
Slow release cycle:
Due to the conservative philosophy of FreeBSD and the smaller developer community, security or bug-fixing patches can be delayed
Software availability:
Vendor support is much lower for FreeBSD for hardware drivers and there are far fewer applications packaged ready for use with FreeBSD compared to Linux
Developer availability:
It can be difficult and expensive to hire qualified FreeBSD administrators and developers due to its lower market penetration.
Strengths
Advanced Security:
As a complete stack, FreeBSD maintains rock-solid security by providing an architecture which offers control on individual users, processes, networking and jails for each service.
Storage & Filesystems:
Implementing a number of innovative storage features, FreeBSD offers the ZFS and UFS file systems which allow for fast and efficient filesystem snapshots, disk encryption, journaling and caching.
Excellent Documentation:
FreeBSD has a reputation for providing complete, up to date and well referenced documentation.
Network performance:
FreeBSD is renowned for best-in-class network performance. WhatsApp is reported to have achieved 2 million tcp connections on a single server.
Stability:
The code base of FreeBSD is tightly controlled and has more conservative change policies in place. As a server OS, FreeBSD requires less updates & maintenance than with Linux, often making it the OS of choice for applications where downtime is not acceptable.
Weaknesses
Complexity:
FreeBSD has a steep learning curve and is considered much less user-friendly than Linux. As a desktop operating system, FreeBSD is for time-rich technical enthusiasts only.
Small, highly technical community:
As a niche operating system, FreeBSD has a much smaller community compared to Linux and less technical users may have a difficult time getting help and support
Slow release cycle:
Due to the conservative philosophy of FreeBSD and the smaller developer community, security or bug-fixing patches can be delayed
Software availability:
Vendor support is much lower for FreeBSD for hardware drivers and there are far fewer applications packaged ready for use with FreeBSD compared to Linux
Developer availability:
It can be difficult and expensive to hire qualified FreeBSD administrators and developers due to its lower market penetration.
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Our hosting experts are available 24×7 to help you build the perfect FreeBSD dedicated server for your needs and budget.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FreeBSD is free software and aims to use the FreeBSD license where possible, however certain nonfree hardware abstraction layer modules are included for specific drivers in their source tree.
As FreeBSD grew out of a controlled engineering background, and it is focused on enterprise usage – development is well structured and conservative when introducing new features.
The FreeBSD Foundation supports the community through grants, project funding, education & advocacy and through sponsoring events & developer summits.
We offer the latest stable version of FreeBSD. You also have the opportunity to install a specific version of FreeBSD using our IPMI interface.
There are at least two branches of FreeBSD under development at any given stage, the ~CURRENT branch represents the bleeding-edge and includes developmental features. A ~STABLE branch is created for each major version from which ~RELEASE is made every 4 to 6 months.
The latest stable version of FreeBSD is 11.1 released in July 2017, 11.2 is expected to be released in June 2018.
While FreeBSD can be run on a desktop computer, it is most commonly used as a server OS.
FreeBSD is not well suited for novice users. It is a better choice for experienced system administrators.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FreeBSD is free software and aims to use the FreeBSD license where possible, however certain nonfree hardware abstraction layer modules are included for specific drivers in their source tree.
As FreeBSD grew out of a controlled engineering background, and it is focused on enterprise usage – development is well structured and conservative when introducing new features.
The FreeBSD Foundation supports the community through grants, project funding, education & advocacy and through sponsoring events & developer summits.
We offer the latest stable version of FreeBSD. You also have the opportunity to install a specific version of FreeBSD using our IPMI interface.
There are at least two branches of FreeBSD under development at any given stage, the ~CURRENT branch represents the bleeding-edge and includes developmental features. A ~STABLE branch is created for each major version from which ~RELEASE is made every 4 to 6 months.
The latest stable version of FreeBSD is 11.1 released in July 2017, 11.2 is expected to be released in June 2018.
While FreeBSD can be run on a desktop computer, it is most commonly used as a server OS.
FreeBSD is not well suited for novice users. It is a better choice for experienced system administrators.
