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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.

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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

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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

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.

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The Bottom Line
CentOS wins

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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