EuroBSDCon 2026

FreeBSD on ARM64: A User's Perspective
2026-09-12 , D.0.07

The ARM platform is revolutionary in its flexibility and overall quality of NOT having to be compatible with a 1980 PC. Modern ARM64 systems stand out for offering high-performance, high core counts, virtualization extensions, and comparatively low power draw.

Learn about FreeBSD on ARM64 platforms ranging from the Raspberry Pi to the Ampere Altra, with special attention to OpenZFS and bhyve.

Admit it. You also have a drawer of small ARM systems. Some might still boot!

Michael has spoken about hypervisors, OpenZFS, and ARM at events around the world including BSDCan, AsiaBSDCon, EuroBSDcon, vBSDcon, MeetBSD, LinuxFest NW, FOSSY, and more.

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