Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:39:16 +0000 From: pwn <pwnedomina@gmail.com> To: Jerry McAllister <jerrymc@msu.edu> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: freebsd installation order Message-ID: <4908ADD4.90000@gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <20081029181149.GB8360@gizmo.acns.msu.edu> References: <4908687B.7020105@gmail.com> <20081029165518.GB7985@gizmo.acns.msu.edu> <4908A3B1.4070309@gmail.com> <20081029181149.GB8360@gizmo.acns.msu.edu>
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Jerry McAllister escreveu: > On Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 05:56:01PM +0000, pwn wrote: > > >> Jerry McAllister escreveu: >> >>> On Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 01:43:23PM +0000, pwn wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> immediately after the installation of FreeBSD what steps should be >>>> performed by order >>>> 1 - Configuring the FreeBSD Kernel >>>> 2 - The Cutting Edge >>>> 3 - Updating FreeBSD >>>> >>>> Is this the proper order? >>>> >>>> >>> I would say, first update FreeBSD src and rebuild. >>> Then update the ports tree >>> Then, if you must, configure a custom kernel - or if >>> nothing is critical, just skip that. >>> >>> Then, install what ports you want and start running. >>> >>> As for cutting edge, do you mean tracking CURRENT? >>> If so, if you are using it to get in on FreeBSD development, then >>> do that now and daily. If it is a server for something, then don't >>> do that. Just periodically or if some important patch comes put, pull >>> in the latest security fixes with update. >>> >>> >>> ////jerry >>> >>> >> just to clarify >> >> I would say, first update FreeBSD src and rebuild. Then update the ports >> tree >> Re:both this task can be done using csup or cvsup and using the samples >> provided in /usr/share/examples/cvsup/ >> > > Yup. That is what I use. > > >> Then, if you must, configure a custom kernel >> Re:(taking a look on hardware and editing generic for example) >> > > Unless you are running something where absolute maximum performance > is critical, don't bother removing things from the kernel. Just > limit customizing to adding those things you need that are not > in by default - some drivers, maybe. > > >> As for cutting edge, do you mean tracking CURRENT? >> Re:yes, but i dont want get in on FreeBSD dev team, so i guess STABLE is >> enought. >> >> > > So, yup. You seem to have it. > > ////jerry > on this page http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en/books/handbook/kernelconfig-building.html it says: Tip: By default, when you build a custom kernel, all kernel modules will be rebuilt as well. If you want to update a kernel faster or to build only custom modules, you should edit /etc/make.conf before starting to build the kernel: isnt enought editing the configuration file? part of the devices listed there use modules that do not interest me which can i delete or comment, why the use of /etc/make.conf ? also, its possible to automate all this pos-installation tasks in order to get things running fast and optimized? (i know /etc/make.conf can be used for this) but there are other methods that require spendless time? > >> >> >>> >>> >>>> there is some set of rules to be followed post-installation? >>>> since, i do not find any reference mentioning the order that should be >>>> followed immediately after installation i would like to be informed if >>>> possible what will be the proper order to facilitate the maintenance of >>>> the operating system and the installation of new applications without >>>> conflicts or problems with ports. >>>> thank you. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list >>>> http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions >>>> To unsubscribe, send any mail to >>>> "freebsd-questions-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >>>> >>>> >>> >>> > >
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