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Originally Posted by TheMenace  1) Is there a generally preferred Linux distribution - Debian, CentOS, Fedora or Ubuntu? Are there any significant differences between them that I should be aware of? |
As I see it .. its really up to you ... CentOS has a longer support cycle though and as it was the default linux dist that came with the VPS I went with that
If you plan on doing lots of things on the command line [installs and so on] ... then go with the dist you are most comfortable with (The control panel really seems to remove the need for linux knowledge though)
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Originally Posted by TheMenace 2) I plan on adding Plesk but, regardless, how much do I need to know in order to set things up, patch the OS, etc. on an ongoing basis? Obviously I've no problem delving into a book or two if necessary so any recommendations would also be appreciated. |
Things just happen ... its all really driven by a control panel ... quite shiny really. What you need to know about linux ... not a hell of a lot ...
Adding
FTP users / .. setting up hosting and so on .. all is done by the click of a button ...
I've to admit I was a bit lost at the start and I've not really done too much with mine since I got it ... been a bit too busy with the move and everything.