What operating systems are available for installation on the dedicated server?
There are several operating systems commonly available for installation on dedicated servers. However, keep in mind that the specific options may vary depending on the hosting provider or data center. Here are some of the common choices:
- Linux Distributions:
- Ubuntu
- CentOS
- Debian
- Fedora
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
- Arch Linux
- and many more...
- Windows Server:
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution):
- FreeBSD
- OpenBSD
- NetBSD
- Unix-like Operating Systems:
- Solaris
- Container-Optimized OS:
- CoreOS (now part of Red Hat's OpenShift)
- Virtualization Hosts:
- VMware ESXi (Hypervisor)
- Microsoft Hyper-V (Hypervisor)
- Citrix Hypervisor (formerly XenServer)
- Others:
- CloudLinux (optimized for web hosting)
- Proxmox VE (virtualization platform)
- Unraid (NAS and Virtualization)
- Custom/Customized OS:
- Some hosting providers may offer custom or pre-configured operating systems tailored for specific use cases.
Please note that the availability of specific operating systems may vary based on the hosting provider or data center, so it's best to check with your provider to see what options are available to you.
Additionally, there may be newer operating systems released after my last knowledge update, so it's always a good idea to check with the latest resources or with your hosting provider for the most up-to-date information.
