Re: Ubuntu or CentOS for my first lab. Please recommend. Thanks

[Jan Schermer <jan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This a always a topic that starts a flamewar

my POV:

Ubuntu + generally newer versions of software, packages are closer to vanilla versions

+ more community packages

+ several versions of HWE (kernels) to choose from over lifetime of the distro

- not much support from vendors (for e.g. firmware upgrades, BIOS, binary packages)

CentOS + more "stable" versions

+ more enterprisey (unchanging) landscape, with better compatibility

+ generally compatible with RHEL, means that binaries and support are usually provider by vendors

-  frankenpackages of ancient versions patched ad nauseum with backported features

- documentation lacking on "specialities" that are not present in vanilla versions (kernel is the worst offender) 

My experience is that Ubuntu is much faster overall, can be better "googled" or subverted to your needs, LTS versions seldom break during upgrades but I've seen it.

CentOS is more suitable for running software like SAP or application servers like JBoss if you need support. I've never seen breakage during upgrades, but those upgrades mostly aren't even worth it :)

Usually, this choice is up to organisational preference, CentOS will be much easier to use in environment heavy with vendors and certifications...

Jan

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