Dhaval Kaneriya asks:
I am using Windows 8 and I want to use Linux on a virtual machine for networking and server duties, so both operating systems run simultaneously.
Which Linux distribution is best for networking tasks and server usage, and will it work from a VM?
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Tagged: linux distribution, linux tips, network tips, virtual machine, virtual server
System: Windows
Tagged: linux distribution, linux tips, network tips, virtual machine, virtual server
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Arun Singh
December 17, 2012Best linux distro for server use is Red hat enterprise since all linux version can handle networking vary easily you can use red hat enterprise for networking also.
But if you want special services for networking the most known linux distro is Novall linux they have special service called Novall netware which support networking features.
Ahamed Yaseen
December 17, 2012Cent os…. Ubuntu …..
Junil Maharjan
December 17, 2012Red hat, cent OS are good for networking and server
Wong Wee
December 17, 2012CentOS
It is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and it’s quite popular
So it should be pretty easy to look for solutions and tutorials online
Thomas Petrucha
December 17, 2012good old stable Debian will do it, but you can choose the one you like … ubuntu will be a little easier to use …
Red Hat will also do the job … but I don´t like the way of Red Hat
That´s the good on Linux … choose what you want, ´cause the fundament is always the same
Âdil Farôôq
December 17, 2012Try Cent OS or Red Hat
josemon maliakal
December 17, 2012redhat enterprise
salim benhouhou
December 17, 2012i believe that Ubuntu is the best
Kulwinder Rouri
December 17, 2012You can also check Make Use Of page for Best Linux Distro…. It will be good and beneficial for you.
Jason Papapanagiotakis
December 17, 2012I used Ubuntu to setup a home server without any specific knowledge , just followed a nice how-to from MUO
Raghav Gupta
December 18, 2012Red Hat is best. But want ease of use go for ubuntu server OR customize ubuntu desktop for your needs
ha14
December 18, 2012The 5 Best Linux Servers for Small Business
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/the-5-best-linux-servers-for-small-business.html
Why Debian ?
http://www.aboutdebian.com/
Brijesh Akbari
December 21, 2012one and only red hat is best.
fallen heart
April 19, 2013you chould give try to sms – small server a linux distribution