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How to Install OpenBSD

To Install OpenBSD

OpenBSD is forked from NetBSD and is widely used for the developers. It focuses mainly on the security and code corrections. Installation of OpenBSD is explained in this manual.

To install OpenBSD

Download the OpenBSD ISO file from the following link,
http://www.openbsd.org/ftp.html#ftp


After downloading, boot it in DVD or Pendrive. The following screen appears
Now press enter to boot

Enter “ I” and press enter to start installation.

Choose a keyboard layout. Press enter to select your hostname.

Configuring the network interface

Enter the ip address, netmask, gateway, DNS and domain name.

Set a root password and press enter.

Configure the sshd and X Window system. You can also use the default options in case of confusions.

To Create additional user

Then it request for SSH login. Allow/Disallow accordingly.

Set the desired time zone.

Next start with the partition. You can set the partition of your choice, press Enter for default partition.


Then install the sets. Sets is a base component of the system.

Configure the time zone and click Enter to proceed further.

After the installation, reboot the system.

Login as root user.

Finally set environment variable PKG_PATH and start installing the packages. Here we are installing nano packages.

Tag : OpenBSD
FAQ
Q
How does rc(8) work?
A
Filesystems are checked
Default configuration variables are read in from /etc/rc.conf, then local changes to those variables are read from /etc/rc.conf.local. Settings in rc.conf.local will override those in rc.conf.
Filesystems are mounted
/tmp is cleared out and any editor files are preserved
The network is configured via /etc/netstart
Q
Why might I want to use OpenBSD?
A
OpenBSD runs on many different hardware platforms.
* OpenBSD is thought of by many security professionals to be the most secure UNIX-like operating system as the result of
a 10-member 1.5-year-long comprehensive source code security audit.
* OpenBSD is a full-featured UNIX-like operating system available in source format no charge.
Q
Who maintains OpenBSD?
A
OpenBSD is maintained by a development team spread across many different countries. The project is coordinated by Theo de
Raadt, located in Canada.
Q
What is OpenBSD?
A
The OpenBSD project produces a freely available, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our goals place
emphasis on correctness, security, standardization, and portability.
Q
On what systems does OpenBSD run?
A
OpenBSD 3.3 runs on the following platforms:
● i386 - CD bootable
● sparc - CD bootable
● sparc64 - CD bootable
● hp300 - FTP only
● mac68k - FTP only
● macppc - CD bootable
● mvme68k - FTP only
● alpha - FTP only