gyptazyOct 26, 2024

I got asked to write about an easy solution to manage VMs on #FreeBSD with #bhyve. For me, it's simply #vmbhyve and here you can find some more information and a quick copy-paste howto!

https://gyptazy.com/howto-managing-vm-on-freebsd-with-bhyve-and-vm-bhyve/

#BSD #RUNBSD #vm #virtualization #howto #opensource

HowTo: Managing VM on FreeBSD with bhyve and vm-bhyve • gyptazy.com - The DevOps geek

The bhyve hypervisor on FreeBSD is an impressive tool that brings lightweight, efficient virtualization capabilities directly into the FreeBSD ecosystem. It's a powerful type 2 hypervisor that allows FreeBSD users to run virtual machines with minimal overhead, making it an excellent choice for those who value performance and stability. I find bhyve especially compelling for

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Show threadPaul Wilde    

@gyptazy I tried a few when starting off with #FreeBSD , #vmbhyve was, by far, the best solution for me

Out of the available options, I think it's the one that most closely aligns with the #Unix "Do one thing and do it well" philosophy too

Oct 26, 2024 at 9:13amWeb
Show threadgyptazyOct 26, 2024
@paul I'm definitely with you and it also fits my philosophy best here. No huge dependencies, no huge frameworks, no other things it could barely manage. vm-bhyve I great!