https://budimanjojo.com/categories/networking/ Recent content in Networking on Budiman JoJo Hugo en Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:20:51 +0700 https://budimanjojo.com/2025/03/06/systemd-networkd-nixos-pain/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:20:51 +0700 https://budimanjojo.com/2025/03/06/systemd-networkd-nixos-pain/ <p>Setting up networking on NixOS with <code>systemd-networkd</code> should, in theory, be a straightforward and declarative process. Just define your network configurations in Nix, let <code>systemd-networkd</code> handle the interfaces, and enjoy a seamless, reproducible setup. But reality hits differently. My journey with <code>systemd-networkd</code> on NixOS has been a mix of frustration, debugging marathons, and the occasional victory that feels more like luck than mastery. In this article, I&rsquo;ll go over some of the quirks I&rsquo;ve encountered, the pitfalls that made me question my sanity, and the workarounds that (sometimes) saved the day.</p>