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Debian vs Ubuntu Server for dedicated hosting

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by nolag, Apr 29, 2010.

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    Hi,

    I am looking into dedicated servers, but I am not sure what is a better choice Debian or Ubuntu Server. I am willing to learn a lot but for now I am a linux n00b (well not complete noob but not pro by a long shot). Anyways I am looking for advantages/disadvantages for both of them. I am not considering Fedora because I like dpkg.

    Thanks
    nolag
     
    nolag, Apr 29, 2010 IP
  2. PhotonVPS-Jim

    PhotonVPS-Jim Active Member

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    Any reason your not using CentOS?
     
    PhotonVPS-Jim, Apr 29, 2010 IP
  3. etc

    etc Well-Known Member

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    ubuntu is debian base lolz.
    the best choice would be redhat of course. fedora is a derivative of redhat.

    but then centos works just as redhat will. and centos is free :D
     
    etc, Apr 29, 2010 IP
  4. nolag

    nolag Member

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    I know that Ubuntu is debian based, that does not help me choose one...I like dpkg so RedHat (paid for) is out and so is Fedora and CentOs. I am mainly looking into the two options but I don't know what is better.
     
    nolag, Apr 29, 2010 IP
  5. yize

    yize Active Member

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    Ubuntu has a great forum and community...
     
    yize, Apr 29, 2010 IP
  6. wa2nlinux

    wa2nlinux Peon

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    I use debian for all my servers
     
    wa2nlinux, Apr 30, 2010 IP
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    papa2ae Active Member

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    I always used CentOS and will also always use it :)

    I really like it :)
     
    papa2ae, Apr 30, 2010 IP
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    anands Well-Known Member

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    Ubuntu's base is debian. its better to go with Debian.
     
    anands, Apr 30, 2010 IP
  9. nolag

    nolag Member

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    Ok thank you all, but are there reasons? Cent OS is out of the question for me, and those I am working with. What makes Debian/Ubuntu better? I know a lot of people use both but no one has listed any advantages :(.

    Thanks for all your opinions though :).
     
    nolag, Apr 30, 2010 IP
  10. n3r0x

    n3r0x Well-Known Member

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    It´s different for each person...

    I would use debian over ubuntu any day of the week.. Advantages.. Not sure..

    But would imagine that debian gives you more control since ubuntu was made to have more prebuilt packages in the installation (since they wanted it to be easier to use than debian)
     
    n3r0x, May 1, 2010 IP
  11. henkie

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    If your want to learn linux its better to start with Ubuntu and its more flexible/easier in setting up your dedicated server.
    The community base is really big for ubuntu and i would not recommend to use debian as a _first_ linux distro.
    Dont go graphical on your linux system, because you'll not learn faster how the system works underneath..
     
    henkie, May 1, 2010 IP
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    mikeasro Peon

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    If it a choice between the two pick debian but I would advise fedora over any OS, If you wanted a really secure server go for BSD, its not easy to configure but once it is configured its awesome
     
    mikeasro, May 10, 2010 IP
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    Debian for sure.
     
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    WebIntellects - Rob Active Member

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    If you want Debian then go with Debian - no problem at all. Just have unmanaged dedicated server solution and install there whatever you need or want. I think that is not forbidden at all.
     
    WebIntellects - Rob, May 10, 2010 IP
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    We find Debian better.
     
    indexhtml, May 14, 2010 IP
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    Give Debian a try first
     
    hostwebdata, May 14, 2010 IP
  17. sysadmin

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    Yes First debian -> Ubuntu
    If you really need to use a control panel then go for centos which is stable and perfect for hosting.
     
    sysadmin, May 17, 2010 IP