CentOS vs Ubuntu: which one is better for a server?
Similarity:
* They are the same in terms of speed.
*They are different but more or less equivalent in functionality.
If you still can't decide, and you have time and ability then try them out and pick the best for you.
Them out for free. Later on, I will post about my personal experience with CentOS.
| |
CentOS |
Ubuntu |
| Based |
Red Hat Linux Enterprise |
Debian |
| Updated |
Less frequently |
frequently |
| Stable and secure |
More stable and secure because of the infrequent update |
Less Stable and secure, often a new version is not checked before release |
| Format |
RPM and yum management tool. |
Deb and the tools created for it |
| root |
you can set up root. |
On Ubuntu system, You can not know what Root password is. You get sudo privileges.The root is generated randomly by the system itself. |
| For a beginner |
You can find information but it's harder |
Ubuntu is better. Ubuntu has a big community of users that help |
Similarity:
* They are the same in terms of speed.
*They are different but more or less equivalent in functionality.
If you still can't decide, and you have time and ability then try them out and pick the best for you.
Them out for free. Later on, I will post about my personal experience with CentOS.
