Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:15:44 -0400 From: Schiz0 <schiz0phrenic21@gmail.com> To: Freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Upgrading Kernel on a Remote Server Message-ID: <8d23ec860806050915k2acd6b4byd9382260dbc96235@mail.gmail.com>
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Hey, I recently ordered a FreeBSD server from a hosting company. This would be the first time I do not have physical access to a FreeBSD system. I'm looking for any hints/tricks/suggestions for managing and upgrading it safely (as in, not locking myself out or having boot errors). The host does not offer KVM/IP or serial port access. The host is installing 6.3-RELEASE. I'd like to upgrade to 7.0-RELEASE, as well as compile in some kernel options for various things. What's the best way to do this on a remote system, minimizing compiling a bad kernel and causing it not to boot? I wouldn't have access to single user mode or anything. Thanks for any suggestions/help/etc, ~Steve
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