Freebox Ultra allows you to host virtual machines like Delta and configure VPN

Freebox Ultra also targets geeks with VM management.

Non-technical subscribers, don’t run away. Launched in 2019 on Freebox Delta, VMs can also be hosted on the new Freebox Ultra, but they are only allocated 2 GB of RAM without the possibility of upgrading.

But what is a VM? A virtual machine, or Virtual Machine (VM) in English, is a complete software computer: it is simulated with a program. This is typically used to test other operating systems or to install software that cannot be installed on your system. VMs are also used to increase the security of software deployments, due to stronger partitioning.

On Freebox Ultra, VM allows you to install, for example, a Linux system, to take advantage of an additional computer accessible remotely from home, or to self-host personal services. Access to USB ports opens up possibilities for hardware or home automation with GDome, open source software.

And for those wondering, Freebox Ultra also allows you to configure VPN (OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard) via Freebox OS or from the Freebox Files app which, as of April 2023, allows you to connect a VPN client to the Downloads Manager. of application.

This article was reprinted on the Universe Freebox website