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# A considered platform for focused services.

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## IN THIS DOCUMENT

[Why choose OpenBSD?](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-1)[Keep the system supported](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-2)[A good workload fit](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-3)[Secure the first login](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-4)[A focused base or a focused network service](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-5)[Keep the release window visible](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-6)[Extended image variants](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-7)[Update older runbooks before deployment](https://koalavps.com/openbsd-vps/#section-8)[Knowledge base](https://koalavps.com/resources/)

## Why choose OpenBSD?

OpenBSD places emphasis on code correctness and security. Choose it when the workload and your operational experience align with its supported software and administration practices.

## Keep the system supported

Stay within the supported release window, apply available security fixes and test upgrades. A minimal installation still needs a firewall policy, access controls and reliable backups.

## A good workload fit

Gateways, small network services, security research labs and carefully scoped internet-facing applications are common reasons to evaluate it. Confirm required drivers and application support first.

## Secure the first login

Verify the SSH host key through a trusted channel where available. Add your own public key, use a unique administrative account and limit inbound ports to the services you actually run. Keep a tested path back in before changing firewall or authentication settings.

## A focused base or a focused network service

Specialist setups can include a supported OpenBSD base, httpd with certificate automation or a relayd proxy setup. They have different responsibilities: serving content, renewing certificates and forwarding traffic all need an operator and a test plan.

## Keep the release window visible

OpenBSD release support changes over time. Verify the current supported version and errata at deployment. Review the actual configuration rather than assuming a security-focused operating system makes an exposed application safe automatically.

## Extended image variants

These specialist variants differ from the six Linux choices in the configurator. Confirm the requested image is available, uses a supported release and has compatible drivers and a documented update path.

- OpenBSD base release

- OpenBSD prior-release migration target

- OpenBSD + httpd / acme-client

- OpenBSD + relayd

## Update older runbooks before deployment

OpenBSD 7.6 and 7.5 labels can appear in older instructions. Verify support and use a maintained release for a new installation. An httpd or relayd image concept should be rebuilt and tested against the actual supported release rather than preserving an obsolete version because a tutorial used it.

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## Continue reading.

[Operating systems ### A clean start for your preferred stack. Linux and BSD choices for people who want to understand their machines. Image support and versions will be confirmed with the laun…](https://koalavps.com/operating-systems/)[Guides ### From a clean image to a useful server. A sensible initial setup makes future maintenance less stressful. Keep a record of the decisions and test each access change befor…](https://koalavps.com/first-server/)[Guides ### Keep the machine yours. Security is an ongoing routine: reduce exposed surfaces, limit privileges, patch deliberately and make recovery possible.…](https://koalavps.com/server-security/)

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