ifupdown vs Netplan

Developers should learn ifupdown when working with Debian, Ubuntu, or other Debian-derived systems where it is the default network configuration tool, especially for server administration, scripting automated network setups, or managing static IP configurations meets developers should learn netplan when working with ubuntu servers or cloud instances, as it is the default network configuration tool in ubuntu 18. Here's our take.

ifupdown

Nice Pick

Developers should learn ifupdown when working with Debian, Ubuntu, or other Debian-derived systems where it is the default network configuration tool, especially for server administration, scripting automated network setups, or managing static IP configurations

Pros

• It is useful in scenarios requiring manual control over network interfaces without relying on dynamic managers like NetworkManager, such as in headless servers, virtual machines, or container environments
• Related to: debian, ubuntu

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Netplan

Developers should learn Netplan when working with Ubuntu servers or cloud instances, as it is the default network configuration tool in Ubuntu 18

Pros

• 04 and later
• Related to: linux-networking, systemd-networkd

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use ifupdown if: You want it is useful in scenarios requiring manual control over network interfaces without relying on dynamic managers like networkmanager, such as in headless servers, virtual machines, or container environments and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Netplan if: You prioritize 04 and later over what ifupdown offers.

The Bottom Line

ifupdown wins

Developers should learn ifupdown when working with Debian, Ubuntu, or other Debian-derived systems where it is the default network configuration tool, especially for server administration, scripting automated network setups, or managing static IP configurations