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13 guides about databases software and administration.

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MariaDB vs PostgreSQL on FreeBSD: Database Comparison

Detailed comparison of MariaDB and PostgreSQL on FreeBSD: features, performance, JSON support, replication, ZFS integration, and recommendations for different workloads.

2026-04-09

MariaDB on FreeBSD: MySQL Fork Review

In-depth review of MariaDB on FreeBSD: installation, storage engines, Galera Cluster, performance tuning, and comparison with MySQL and PostgreSQL.

2026-04-09

MongoDB on FreeBSD: NoSQL Database Review

In-depth review of MongoDB on FreeBSD: installation, WiredTiger storage engine, replication, sharding, FreeBSD-specific tuning, and production deployment considerations.

2026-04-09

How to Set Up MySQL/MariaDB on FreeBSD

Complete guide to setting up MySQL or MariaDB on FreeBSD: installation, security hardening, my.cnf tuning, user management, backup strategies, and replication setup.

2026-04-09

PostgreSQL on FreeBSD: The Definitive Review

Definitive review of PostgreSQL on FreeBSD: ZFS integration, performance tuning, WAL backups, pg_stat monitoring, replication setup, and comparison with MySQL.

2026-04-09

Redis on FreeBSD: In-Memory Data Store Review

In-depth review of Redis on FreeBSD: installation, data structures, persistence options, Sentinel, Cluster mode, performance tuning, and comparison with Memcached and Valkey.

2026-04-09

SQLite on FreeBSD: Embedded Database Review

In-depth review of SQLite on FreeBSD: embedded database use cases, WAL mode, performance tuning, concurrent access patterns, and comparison with PostgreSQL for small applications.

2026-04-09

FreeBSD Database Server: PostgreSQL Production Guide

Run PostgreSQL in production on FreeBSD: ZFS dataset layout, performance tuning, connection pooling, monitoring, backup and restore, high availability, and replication.

2026-04-09

Best Database Software for FreeBSD in 2026

Compare the best database software for FreeBSD: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, SQLite, MongoDB, and more. Covers features, performance, ZFS integration, and use case recommendations.

2026-03-29

How to Install and Configure PostgreSQL on FreeBSD

Complete guide to installing and configuring PostgreSQL on FreeBSD. Covers installation, initdb, postgresql.conf tuning, pg_hba.conf, backup strategies, ZFS integration, and production best practices.

2026-03-29

PostgreSQL vs MySQL on FreeBSD: Database Comparison

Detailed comparison of PostgreSQL and MySQL on FreeBSD. Covers features, SQL compliance, performance, JSON support, replication, ZFS integration, and when to choose each.

2026-03-29

How to Set Up Redis on FreeBSD

Complete guide to setting up Redis on FreeBSD. Covers installation, redis.conf configuration, persistence (RDB and AOF), Sentinel for HA, security, monitoring, and use cases.

2026-03-29

How to Install Nextcloud on FreeBSD

Complete guide to installing Nextcloud on FreeBSD. Covers NGINX + PHP-FPM setup, PostgreSQL database, SSL with Let's Encrypt, cron jobs, apps, and performance tuning.

2026-03-29
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