https://exquisite.tube/videos/watch/2041affc-16a2-4069-ba71-91a1cd4917e2 Cloud-init is the de facto standard for initial instance configuration across many cloud environments. However, its implementation is heavily Linux-centric and does not map cleanly to native FreeBSD VM images. This talk will describe the project's origins, design decisions, and key implementation details. It will show how the client leverages FreeBSD native technologies—rc(8), flua(1), and libucl—to provide a lightweight, fully integrated cloud-init-compatible agent. The resulting solution is robust enough to support OpenStack and numerous public cloud providers, while also fitting smaller ISP-provided VM appliances that expose basic virtualization features. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the tradeoffs made, integration points, and real-world deployment considerations. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:18 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://exquisite.tube https://exquisite.tube/lazy-static/avatars/15cdbc2e-7773-4916-99e9-38207b20252d.png https://exquisite.tube/videos/watch/2041affc-16a2-4069-ba71-91a1cd4917e2 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://exquisite.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.