Are you looking for a robust and secure alternative to Linux for your servers? OpenBSD is an operating system renowned for its reliability and its' security by design’ approach.
I have been using OpenBSD in a production environment for three years, on my personal server and even on my laptop. I offer businesses the opportunity to migrate to, host and train their teams on this system.
Why OpenBSD ?
OpenBSD is not Linux. It is a complete system (kernel + user space) developed according to a radical philosophy: security and code correctness above all else.
| Advantage | Practical benefits for your business |
|---|---|
| Security by default | Very few critical vulnerabilities in over 20 years. Pf, the firewall is built in as standard. |
| Code audited on an ongoing basis | The project carries out systematic reviews of the source code. |
| Easy to set up | The configuration files are readable, well-documented and consistent across versions. |
| No surprises | A release every six months - predictable. No unstable rolling releases. |
| Minimal footprint | Runs on modest hardware. Ideal for VPS or entry-level dedicated servers. |
| Award-winning projects | OpenSSH, a critical tool installed on all servers, is a project developed by OpenBSD |
My OpenBSD expertise
I don’t just install OpenBSD: I deploy it in a professional environment with a complete stack:
- pf: Firewall configuration, filtering rules
- httpd: Lightweight Web server with native TLS support
- relayd: Load balancing and reverse proxy
- acme-client: Automatic renewal of Let’s Encrypt TLS certificates
- vmm: OpenBSD native virtualisation
- sndio / spamd / rspamd: Ancillary services for mail servers
I have migrated and deployed Web services, databases and business applications on OpenBSD in a production environment.
What I’m offering you
Migration to OpenBSD
Compatibility analysis, data and configuration migration, full configuration (pf, relayd, httpd, acme-client, SSH), load testing and switchover to production with a rollback plan.
3 months’ post-migration support included.
Managed OpenBSD hosting
Don’t want to manage the infrastructure yourself? I provide pre-configured and monitored OpenBSD servers. You can focus on your core business.
OpenBSD Training
Train your teams in OpenBSD administration: from installation to advanced concepts (pf, relayd, vmm, hardening).
Introduction (1 day), Advanced Administration (2 days), Security & Hardening (1 day), Express Migration (1 day).
Typical use cases
Web server migration: Replacement of a Linux/Apache server with OpenBSD/httpd using relayd as a reverse proxy. Improved traceability, configuration reduced by a factor of three, enhanced security.
PHP application hosting: OpenBSD + httpd + PHP-FPM. Stable, secure, and uses fewer resources than an equivalent Linux stack.
Perimeter firewall: OpenBSD with pf as a security gateway between the Internet and your internal network. Clear rules, effective logging.
Got an OpenBSD project in mind?
Get in touch to discuss your infrastructure and see whether OpenBSD is the right choice for your situation.