How to configure a FreeBSD 11 Jail with vnet and ZFS

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Here are the general steps to configure a FreeBSD 11 jail with vnet and ZFS:

  1. Create a ZFS dataset for the jail:
zfs create -o mountpoint=/jails/myjail tank/jails/myjail
  1. Install the jail management tool:
pkg install ezjail
  1. Enable the ezjail service:
sysrc ezjail_enable="YES"
  1. Create the jail with vnet and ZFS support:
ezjail-admin create -c vnet -m zfs myjail "lo1|192.168.1.100"

This command will create a jail named “myjail” with a virtual network interface using the “lo1” interface and IP address “192.168.1.100”. 5. To start the jail use the command :

ezjail-admin start myjail
  1. To enter the jail use:
ezjail-admin console myjail

Note: This is a general overview of the process and the specific commands may vary depending on your system’s configuration and setup. Make sure to read the ezjail documentation and the ZFS documentation for more detailed information on how to use these tools.

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