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How to test the development version
« on: July 08, 2015, 03:32:07 pm »
Hi everyone,

quick note for 15.7.1 and up: you'll be able to test the development version snapshot which is being refreshed every time a stable update is released. In order to switch, drop to the console and type:

# pkg install -y opnsense-devel

DISCLAIMER: Helping to test the development version may cause OPNsense to get better faster. :)

We are going to add bleeding edge features to the development version whenever we're not sure it's working 100% yet and look for any type of feedback so that once it is merged to the stable version, it really is working as intended.

Some features may not work all the time, so be careful still.

If you choose to go back, type:

# pkg install -y opnsense

Cheers,
Franco
« Last Edit: August 03, 2015, 10:42:24 am by franco »
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2015, 05:28:52 am »
Quote from: franco on July 08, 2015, 03:32:07 pm
Hi everyone,

quick note for 15.7.1 and up: you'll be able to test the development version snapshot which is being refreshed every time a stable update is released. In order to switch, drop to the console and type:

# pkg install -y opnsense-devel

Disclaimer: THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES THE DEVELOPMENT VERSION IS IN A WORKING STATE. PLEASE DO NOT USE IT IN A PRODUCTION SETTING.

If you choose to go back, type:

# pkg install -y opnsense

Currently, only amd64 packages support this as an experimental feature in 15.7.1. If all works well, we'll keep this MO for all flavours of 15.7.2 and beyond.  :)


Cheers,
Franco

Franco,
will there be a announcement here each week (since thats what stable is on) on whats changed between development snapshots?

or do i need to track commits on github to see whats changed during the week?

thank you for what you guys do.
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2015, 07:06:10 am »
After doing two of such releases it looks like opnsense-devel is a development / staging area for new features or fixes that do not directly apply to stable (or should not). There is no release engineering involved, we just take the latest development state. Running opnsense-devel may or may not work so for a production environment that likely is too much trouble.

We try to move the new features to stable as soon as we can now. It may change later or is decided on a case by case basis. The good thing about the extra package is that it can help to "try" certain features for interested users without the need for git or other development skills.

All in all, we will not have any associated release notes for opnsense-devel, but will ask for test coverage from time to time or give individuals a chance to try out specific bug fixes / features without sacrificing stability of the actual release track.
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2015, 12:02:28 pm »
To help with the testing, do you recommend i use real hardware or can i use a virtual machine just as well?
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2015, 01:25:56 pm »
VM is perfectly fine. Sometimes I find it harder to set up a proper VM routing though, but that heavily depends on hardware being available and available time.
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2015, 01:32:28 pm »
Good, i'll set one up then! :)
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2015, 03:31:54 pm »
If you use the VM directly connected to the internet that should never be a problem.
Unless you got a very funky VM Switch setup.
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2015, 03:37:21 pm »
Thanks for the info! it is connected trough a dedicated networkcard directly on my production firewall :)
I should be covered! 8)
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2015, 05:47:11 pm »
Ah, using the dedicated firewall as gateway, etc?

I only use OPNsense at home, and have a couple of VM's all with the same MAC addresses so switching is easy.
Without resetting the cable modem each time :-)
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2015, 07:05:10 pm »
I know! it's awesome right?! ;)
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2015, 07:46:03 pm »
Setup a DMZ between the two and it's really awesome ;-)
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2015, 08:19:07 pm »
Jup! First thing i did ;)
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2015, 04:40:37 pm »
Am I dropping to console to update every time?
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2015, 04:48:56 pm »
You can safely upgrade into the next opnsense-devel using the GUI, too.
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Re: How to test the development version
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2015, 10:21:55 pm »
Before enabling IPS mode it is understood that I disable all offloading. 2 of the 3 are disabled by default on my setp at least. Am I correct in assuming I should also check (disable)  " Disable hardware checksum offload" before enabling?

also there is a bit of a typo in the informational regarding enabling IPS

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enable protection mode (block traffic). before enabling, please disable all hardware oFFloading first.
in advanced network
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