Chapter 5 Configuration and Tuning

Table of Contents

5.1 Synopsis

5.2 Initial Configuration

5.3 Core Configuration

5.4 Application Configuration

5.5 Virtual Hosts

5.6 Configuration Files

5.7 Tuning Disks

5.8 Adding Swap Space

5.1 Synopsis

One of the important aspects of MicroBSD is system configuration. Correct system configuration will help prevent headaches during future upgrades. This chapter will explain much of the MicroBSD configuration process, including some of the parameters which can be set to tune a MicroBSD system.

After reading this chapter, you will know:

• How to efficiently work with file systems and swap partitions.

• The basics of sysctl.conf configuration.

• How to configure virtual hosts on your network devices.

• How to use the various configuration files in /etc.

• How to tune MicroBSD using sysctl variables.

• How to tune disk performance and modify kernel limitations.

This, and other documents, can be downloaded from MicroBSD.

For questions about MicroBSD, read the documentation before contacting <MicroBSD Support>.
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