SmartOS provides the ability to inject cloud-init data into a zone/VM. This is extremely useful for automating some of the menial tasks one would normally have to perform manually like setting up users, installing packages, or pulling down a git repo. Basically, anything you can stuff into cloud-init user-data is at your disposal. However, since… Continue reading Using cloud-init with SmartOS
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SmartOS on Alix APU2c2
Over the past few years, I’ve been using SmartOS as my hypervisor of choice coupled with a management layer called Project-Fifo. I have to say, it’s been a joy to work with. I had a couple Alix APU’s laying around and was curious how well SmartOS would run it. To begin, I downloaded the SmartOS… Continue reading SmartOS on Alix APU2c2
Adding WiFi Card to Alix apu Running pfSense
I always thought it would be neat to manage my home WiFi from the same interface as the rest of my network. After eyeing the hardware for a long time and doing some research every couple months or so, I finally made the leap and purchased the necessary hardware. As I’m using an Alix apu2c2,… Continue reading Adding WiFi Card to Alix apu Running pfSense