Is there an easy way to convert from 32bit to 64bit? preferably without reinstalling.
-Robert -----Original Message----- From: List [mailto:list-boun...@lists.pfsense.org] On Behalf Of Paul Mather Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 12:07 PM To: Márcio Merlone Cc: pfSense Support and Discussion Mailing List Subject: Re: [pfSense] 32 or 64? On Jan 6, 2015, at 12:57 PM, Márcio Merlone <marcio.merl...@a1.ind.br> wrote: > Happy 2015 for all! > > I am planning to replace some Linksys boxes on remote offices with a virtual pfSense in the next months and was wondering what's recommended for a new install today: 32 or 64 bits? I ask considering what's best for the mid-long term, are there any 64bit-only features now or planned? Will I loose something running a 32 bit version now or a few years from now? > > What are the advantages/disadvantages of each now and what is expected for a near future? I am not asking for an in-depth analysis, but rather a general overview and opinion of the main diffs. I would recommend using a 64-bit version unless you can't. pfSense is based on FreeBSD, and, it's fair to say, development and installed user base is focused more on FreeBSD/amd64 than FreeBSD/i386. There has also been talk of of using ZFS in future pfSense, e.g., for boot environments and rollbacks on updates, and I would not recommend using ZFS on FreeBSD/i386; it's far better on FreeBSD/amd64. Cheers, Paul. _______________________________________________ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org https://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list _______________________________________________ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org https://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
