January 8, 2026 2 min read by cedwards

Welcome to the official launch of the BastilleBSD Community Library! This space is dedicated to becoming a premier resource for FreeBSD users, Linux users exploring FreeBSD, and anyone interested in secure, open-source computing.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to build a comprehensive, community-driven library of high-quality articles, tutorials, and best practices. We aim to cover a wide range of topics, including:

• FreeBSD Fundamentals: Getting started guides, system administration tips, and core concepts.
• BastilleBSD Deep Dives: Advanced tutorials on leveraging BastilleBSD for containerization and automation.
• Security & Networking: Hardening guides, network configuration, and security best practices.
• From Linux to FreeBSD: Practical advice for Linux users making the switch.
• Open Source Spotlights: Exploring other powerful open-source tools that pair well with FreeBSD.

A Resource for All

This library is for everyone. Whether you are taking your first steps with FreeBSD or you are a seasoned expert, we want you to find value here. We believe that by sharing knowledge, we can empower the entire community to build more secure and efficient systems.

Get Involved

This is a community effort, and we need your help to make it grow. We welcome contributions from anyone with a passion for sharing their knowledge. If you have an idea for an article, a tutorial you’d like to write, or a topic you’d like to see covered, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can find us on the BastilleBSD Discord or open an issue on our GitHub repository.

We will also be using this space to promote our professional training and consulting services. If you or your organization are in need of expert guidance on FreeBSD, security, or DevOps, we are here to help.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. We are excited to see what we can build together.