FreeSBC How To - Bare Metal Installation Webinar
This step-by-step webinar from TelcoBridges is part of the FreeSBC How-To series, focusing on installing FreeSBC on a bare metal server. It walks viewers through the full deployment process—from why bare metal is still relevant, to the detailed seven-step procedure of registering, downloading the ISO, creating a bootable USB, BIOS configuration, installing the system, and completing the initial configuration through the web interface. The session also discusses server sizing, supported NICs, performance benefits, root password security, and additional resources including video libraries, wiki docs, and forums. Aimed at telecom professionals and IT admins, this tutorial equips you with everything you need to get FreeSBC running on dedicated hardware.
00:00 – Introduction – Webinar series context and session overview
01:03 – Presenter intros – Alan Percy and Luc Morissette
02:04 – Agenda – Topics covered in this bare metal installation session
03:14 – Why bare metal – Performance, low-cost SBC appliances, and “noisy neighbor” avoidance
05:24 – Server sizing – CPU, RAM, NIC, and interface needs based on SBC density
06:59 – Supported NICs – Compatibility and wiki reference
08:34 – Downloading ISO – Registration process and obtaining the installer
10:18 – Bootable USB – Creating one using Rufus and image size notes
12:00 – BIOS config – Boot order, USB detection, and system startup
13:46 – Installation process – Disk formatting, OS and SBC deployment
15:23 – Post-install login – Default credentials, IP discovery with ip a
17:00 – Web interface – Accessing the config wizard and setup continuation
18:35 – Wizard steps – Same as VMware deployment, demo video reference
20:30 – Additional resources – Video library, wiki, compatibility guides
22:03 – Community and support – Forums, FAQs, and real user interaction
24:00 – Q&A – Password handling, support offices, update procedures
25:30 – Closing – Next topics: SIP config, routing, AWS, analytics
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