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TIP: Install Security patches
Security and Firewalls Posted by Jason on Friday May 31, @10:23AM
from the bolt-the-hatch dept.
If you run a FreeBSD server, you will occasionally want to check for and install security patches.

But don't worry- there are very few and rarely will you need to deal with them. ;-)

Most patches involve a quick download (a couple lines of code) and a few simple commands to patch the source code, followed by a kernel rebuild.

You will want to go to the FreeBSD.org website and click on ERRATA. Scroll down to Security Advisories and read the instructions for what applies to you.

I think you will find on average that there are 4 to 6 important security updates per year- which I think is pretty darn spectacular.

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