Understanding Linux Server Distros Before we delve into the selection process, let’s clarify what Linux server distros are. A distribution, or “distro,” refers to a version of the Linux operating system packaged with the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries. Each distro is...
Method 1: Check if systemd is in use with the stat command Here's how you can use the stat command to find out what init system you are using: stat /sbin/init If you are using a systemd-powered distro, then it will show you the following output: But if you are using anything else...
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The choice of which distribution to use typically reduces to a few key elements: Familiarity. The advantages of sticking with a Linux distribution you’re extremely familiar with will generally outweigh the advantages of adopting a different distribution. If CentOS and RHEL are what you know, stick...
Keeping an eye on system resources is a must, no matter if you are using a Raspberry Pi or a multi-million dollar data center. We show you how to monitor your systems from the Linux command line.
Method 1: Checking free disk space in Linux with df command (and understanding its output) When you use the df command to check disk space, it will show a bunch of ‘file systems’ with their size, used space and free space. Your actual disks should normally be listed as one of the ...
There are, effectively, two types of releases in the world of Linux: Rolling Fixed. The two different releases are quite different, so it is important to understand how they work. The easiest way to know the difference between a Rolling and Fixed released distribution is this: ...
Access to a terminal window A package installer, like apt or yum, both of which are included by default These methods were tested on an Ubuntu 23.10 machine, but they will work on most Linux machines. How to check CPU and RAM usage using the Terminal ...
No matter what distro you use though, even if you don’t have the option like I had in mint to tell it which drive to put the bootloader on as long as you have all of your drives disconnected and make at least a root partition on your target USB stick in the installer it will aut...