The author discusses setting up OpenBSD 7.5 on a Hetzner physical machine via QEMU without physical access. A detailed guide is provided on creating a RAID1 setup with encrypted partitions. While Hetzner offers web-based KVM access, the author prefers full control. The post includes commands for downloading OpenBSD installation images and using QEMU to boot them from physical disks. Hardware specifications and network configurations are also detailed. The author also mentions wiping SSDs and transitioning output to a serial console for installation. Surprising content includes leveraging Hetzner’s rescue system and dealing with existing data interference.
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