Chapter 23. Customizing OpenBSD

Customize installs with files and DHCP, then run without disk.

This chapter covers different ways to use OpenBSD to customize itself, as well as how to install OpenBSD in nonstandard situations and debug problems with your system. The first task we’ll address is diskless installation. Diskless systems are usually used to install OpenBSD without attaching any installation media, but they can also be used to run a system without a hard drive. Next, we’ll create a USB flash drive for use as OpenBSD installation media. Finally, we’ll cover various ways to customize the OpenBSD installation and upgrade processes. ...

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