Optimizing resource usage on Linux is achievable with various server distributions, each offering unique strengths.
Optimizing resource usage on Linux is achievable with various server distributions, each offering unique strengths.
Considering a switch from Windows 10 Pro to Linux, a popular choice for server environments is Ubuntu Server. It offers strong performance and reliability for hosting applications. Other solid options include CentOS Stream and Debian Server.
Your question asks about the intended application and required hardware. Could you clarify what you mean by "use case" and "hardware"?
Debian Stable. Honestly, the discussion comes to an end. For a server, stability matters more than being current. Everyone should generally manage resources similarly.
Primarily using game servers such as Rust, Minecraft, and Ark Survival kept things organized without needing individual PC hosting. B350 Prime setup with a 1700 Processor at 3.6GHz (planned to upgrade soon). 16GB LPX Corsair DDR4 RAM for testing small servers. Considering Ubuntu, it’s a familiar option. I’ll evaluate compatibility with server software and move forward if everything checks out.
The PC sits in my loft and is quite chilly there, which is why it needs cooling. I’m planning to assign a static IP so others can link to the server. Just need to look into the OBI manual for details.
I caution you that the Linux ARK Server is often outdated or unstable around half the time. It’s best to keep it on a Windows host. Do you possess a public static IP address? This will need to be secured through your ISP and isn’t something you can simply configure locally. Or are you referring to a fixed local IP between your router and system?
Ark is that old, right? I thought it would be similar to the rust server, but I guess not exactly. I was hoping it matched what we had before. Right now, I manage the whole home network as admin, but I didn’t think setting a public static IP would be that complicated. It’s just local to the PC, but I need friends outside our home to connect to the server. I’m checking those two specific ports and planning to set the IP static through the OBI software. I’m hoping it’ll be simple and won’t involve talking to my ISP. They’ve been great in Norway for years.
Debian Stable, Ubuntu Server, Fedora Server, RHEL, CentOS Stream, Rocky Linux — also consider Rocky Linux if needed.
Wildcard ignores these issues. Typically following an update you're waiting from a few days to a month for them to either fix or enhance, and in half the cases that delay leads to failure. Also note that if the server is outdated by a major version, the client can't connect. The Native Linux Client faces similar problems—we've encountered game-breaking bugs since alpha, and we're still using the old renderer. Plus, using Workshop Content is unreliable across Linux builds and is generally unsupported. Official servers run on Nitrado's Windows machines. I've tested Ark Servers on both Linux and Windows; keep in mind today's Linux build might not be tomorrow. The Windows version, though, usually functions perfectly. We deployed our Windows Ark instance inside KVM/qemu.