ubuntu vs. centos in a large web environment

td3201 · 03-08-2010, 12:59 PM

Hello all,

I have been a RPM-based distribution guy for a long time (redhat,centos,suse). We have a large shared and dedicated web environment that is starting to require more and more linux. I am in a position to switch gears and move to ubuntu if it makes sense. Things that are important to me are:
1. ease of deployment (both servers and websites themselves)
2. patch management
3. documentation

Thanks!

snowday · 03-08-2010, 01:11 PM

Ubuntu has paid support, and CentOS (as you probably know) does not. That is the only advantage I can think of.

Personally, if I were looking to switch from rpm to apt (which I am not) I would choose Debian over Ubuntu in a heartbeat (unless I needed the paid support as I mentioned).

chrism01 · 03-08-2010, 11:25 PM

I'd say stick with what you know; I can't think of any advantages to swapping and it'll take while to be as good with apt.
If you've got a large env you may want to be looking at the Spacewalk option (RH = Satellite) or RH/Centos Proxy. If you want paid support, go RH as that's what you know best.
Obviously you'd want Ubuntu LTS if you do swap.