Which Linux for Web Server?

There are many Linux distributions on the market. Of course, nowadays we can install web server requirements on every operating system. (Php, Perl, Webmail, Mysql) Because of this, almost all operating systems have the potential to be used as a web server. However, some operating systems and distributions are more suitable for this purpose.

In this article, I will explain to you which Linux distributions you can use for a web server.

Note: You can click on the titles to go to the official website of the Linux distribution.

The first Linux distribution I will recommend to you is of course Centos.

Centos stands out from other Linux distributions in terms of ease of use, lightness, and stability. Developed by Red Hat, this distribution allows you to perform a mini centos installation with as little as 500 MB.

After installing Mini Centos, you can install only the software you need via ssh and ensure the system runs almost without using any RAM.

Centos is actually installed in two types. Firstly, you can install the minimal system and run it without a graphical interface, so it works without straining the system at all. Or you can install the graphical interface version, and use it by accepting a little more RAM usage compared to the minimal version. Since this Linux distribution was generally released for server purposes, it is currently the most used operating system in the web server market.

With the Centos Web Panel bundled, you can set up and manage your websites very easily without any hassle. Additionally, I should mention that Centos Web Panel is free.

Although Ubuntu is generally more suitable for daily use, we cannot ignore the fact that it is one of the most stable Linux distributions. However, with its newly released versions such as Ubuntu Server, which have great features and are fully developed for these tasks, additional features such as being able to connect via ssh remotely and low RAM usage are a bonus.

If you are going to set up a web server, you can do it on Ubuntu. However, we do not recommend it as much as Centos.

Fedora is also a Linux distribution released by Red Hat and is older than Centos. Of course, among today's web servers, it has a general share of use after Centos.

Arch Linux is not very suitable for general use. As a result, it is code-based, that is, a system managed via ssh like mini centos. For this reason, like Fedora, it is an operating system used for servers.

To summarize the article, if you are thinking of setting up a web server and will be hosting your websites, doing this job with Centos will be the best for you.