Which Linux distro for a new VPS?

[udg]

Hi all,
I'm in the need to activate a new VPS to host my jetty-based services and DBes. As of today I use Cent OS and would like to install something very similar on the new machine.
They offer me many templates but no Cent OS options. So, here I ask you which one would best suit my needs. TIA

- Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS 64 bit (OpenClaw, Hermes,Docker,WireGuard,n8n,NextCloud)
- Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS 64 bit
- Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS Virtual Desktop 64 bit

-Rocky Linux 9.x (WordPress)
-Rocky Linux 9.x (LAMP)
-Rocky Linux 9.x (LEMP)
-Rocky Linux 9.x (Docker)
-Rocky Linux 9.x

- Debian 13 64 bit
- DFebian 12 64 bit
- Alma Linux OS 9.0 64 bit
- Alma Linux OS 8.0 64 bit
- OpenSuse Server 15

It's a low cost VPS so 1 CPU low RAM, but my current VPSes are in the same league and do their job. BTW I'm not a Linux expert and this is why I'd like to stay with something that I already know or quite similar.

 

[aeric]

They offer me many templates but no Cent OS options.

Unfortunately Red Hat killed it last month.

I remember CentOS has already discontinued in 2020.

What to know about CentOS Linux EOL

CentOS Linux 7 reached end of life (EOL) on June 30, 2024. Learn what that means, how you can prepare, and how Red Hat can help ease your migration.

www.redhat.com

Alternatives are Rocky Linux and Alma Linux. You will feel the commands familiar to you.

By the way, if you choose other Linux distro, the difference is you need to use a slightly different commands.
e.g apt install vs yum install

I think the way you operate is still the same (copy and paste commands into the terminal using SSH).
You don't need to bother about the desktop environment or GUI apps.

Nowadays, you can ask anything to AI chatbot or old school Google search engine.

From my knowledge, Debian/Ubuntu is great for servers. If you look for something more minimal, Alpine Linux is another option.

LAMP vs LEMP versions - It depends whether you are planning to use PHP. If no then you don't need to choose these versions.

 

[udg]

Thank you very much.
So Alma/Rocky to almost stick with what I already know or Ubuntu/Debian for slight differences.
I make use of systemctl for services, firewall to open just those few ports I need, no PHP and few other common Linux commands. Very basic.
Btw a friend long ago suggested to use MobaTerm for ssh terminal sessions instead of Putty. Do you agree with him?
As for DB management he prefers Toad to other solutions.

 

[aeric]

I don't have recommended tools for above.

I just use what ever is working.
WinSCP and Putty are just fine for me.

If you have installed some softwares and didn't like it, you can always uninstall them.