Requesting a server operating system.
Requesting a server operating system.
For RHEL you can use CentOS 7 with GMOME running as the desktop environment.
People often suggest Ubuntu Server, but Debian-based systems usually have weaker security. I’d favor Red Hat alternatives like Fedora, CentOS, or OpenSUSE. I’m not comfortable with Fedora or CentOS, but OpenSUSE’s YaST is useful if you’re not used to the command line.
Centos 7 is definitely the choice. It doesn’t include a GUI, which has been a while since I last installed it. You can install one yourself if needed—just pick a version you prefer (https://www.tecmint.com/best-linux-deskt...ironments/) and follow the instructions. If you’re unsure, there are guides available (https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how...-centos-7/) to help. If you feel comfortable, try working entirely with the terminal until you’re confident.
I understand why, but RH's GUI management tools are some of the better ones available IME, even their menu driven command line stuff was ahead of the competition at the time (dunno if they still have those tools). Either way, here's my 2c for CentOS.