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Choosing an operating system for your server or business is not an easy task, especially if you are looking to use a Linux distribution. This is because there are hundreds of versions available for Linux, each with their own benefits. Out of the hundreds of options, the most popular choices for web servers are Ubuntu and CentOS. Knowing the differences between Ubuntu vs. CentOS for small businesses can help you decide which will work best for your business’ use case.
Ubuntu
Based on Debian, Ubuntu is a free Linux distribution. It was developed to help people find a new desktop Linux experience through its open-source community. Since it is difficult for most of the users to use Linux, the developers of Ubuntu are constantly working on making it simpler and easier to use.
In layman’s terms, Ubuntu can be considered as one of the most user-friendly Linux OSes. It also has a developer community that offers excellent support. Because this is the most popular Linux distribution, the amount of documentation and help available is ahead of any other distribution available.
CentOS
Based on RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), CentOS is a popular, open-source Linux-based distribution. Red Hat Linux was considered one of the most reliable and stable distribution since the outset of Linux. Mostly, it is been implemented in IT applications of high-end corporate. Continuing the tradition of Red Hat, CentOS offers a thoroughly-tested and extremely stable operating system.
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