CentOS vs Debian
Developers should learn and use CentOS when deploying or managing enterprise servers that require a stable, secure, and well-supported Linux distribution, such as for web servers (e meets developers should learn debian for building reliable server environments, managing infrastructure with its robust package tools, and understanding linux fundamentals due to its widespread influence. Here's our take.
CentOS
Developers should learn and use CentOS when deploying or managing enterprise servers that require a stable, secure, and well-supported Linux distribution, such as for web servers (e
CentOS
Nice PickDevelopers should learn and use CentOS when deploying or managing enterprise servers that require a stable, secure, and well-supported Linux distribution, such as for web servers (e
Pros
- +g
- +Related to: linux-administration, red-hat-enterprise-linux
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Debian
Developers should learn Debian for building reliable server environments, managing infrastructure with its robust package tools, and understanding Linux fundamentals due to its widespread influence
Pros
- +It's ideal for production systems requiring long-term stability, educational purposes in open-source software, and as a base for custom distributions
- +Related to: linux, apt
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use CentOS if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Debian if: You prioritize it's ideal for production systems requiring long-term stability, educational purposes in open-source software, and as a base for custom distributions over what CentOS offers.
Developers should learn and use CentOS when deploying or managing enterprise servers that require a stable, secure, and well-supported Linux distribution, such as for web servers (e
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