pfSense 2.8.0 full iso/img
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@quantum007 said in pfSense 2.8.0 full iso/img:
The move to a unified installer I can understand a bit, but the lack of offline install support is a bad move by Netgate. With this single decision Netgate has chosen to almost completely eliminate themselves as a option for every non-internet connected, high security, or classified system around the globe. I highly suggest Netgate reconsider releasing offline install packages.
This sums it all up nicely
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I concur, and believe this is direct result of bad actors selling/shipping devices with Pfsense CE installed in the past. Pfsense/Netgate was forced to protect their interests and business model. However the fact remains current install methodology appears to need some tuning. Your are correct concerning secure instalations, no iso retreating clients.
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Everyone here is wasting their time complaining. The writing has been on the wall for months now (some would say years.) If you really need an ISO installer, you're either going to have to carry around 2.7.2 and then bootstrap it to current, or investigate your other OPtioNs.
I'm just now starting to play with an alternative at home. I never thought I would be in this position and yet here I am. Once I'm comfortable with it, I'll start ripping & replacing at work.
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Recently done four of them. Two upgrades from 2.7.2 and two net installed. All went ok & reinstalled packages after.
I agree an iso would be useful but I’ve managed without.
Next one will be an ESXI vm, so will try both methods on that.
