Centos Server Guide

Scalability, high performance and low delay are the key point in the popularity of Linux dedicated hosting. Usually, all Linux and BSD distributions comes with nearly impenetrable security features thousands of free and open source applications. Linux does not require any license fees, even if you use it for your business or industry or any other form of profitable purposes.

Now days, there are two Linux distributions offer their server operating system for free. They are -

1 Ubuntu (Debian Derivative)

2 Red Hat (RPM based)

can get a copy of Ubuntu Linux server operating system from its official website. You can order a free CD / DVD, or alternatively you can download. ISO file from their site, and later to burn the CD / DVD and create your own CD / DVD. If you do not know how to burn and create a Linux CD, no problems, the official Ubuntu web site offers a comprehensive tutorial for it. You can get a free burning software out there and follow the step-by-step guide and you are done! Remember that the Unix operating sustava.Instalacijskom process and other things are completely different from the RPM operating systems.

On the other hand, Red Hat's RPM operating systems. They do not offer any media from their official website. But, fortunately, some magazines offer CentOS DVD along with their books. But if you want to get the latest distribution and do not want to wait, then the best way is to take over. ISO file and baking them with your favorite CD / DVD burner software.

Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up a server -

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the last phase of installation - updating an existing operating system to the latest security updates. Simply log into your server and type "sudo apt-get update". Congratulations! The system will update itself and your server is also up!