Trying to learn CentOS

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expmrb
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Trying to learn CentOS

Post by expmrb » 2019/02/19 14:40:24

I have been trying to learn CentOS so I can manage the server. I am currently using shared hosting for my site and soon I will be migrating to VPS or something else.

So, I have some query is the server version of CentOS different from desktop version in any case?

And also as I am learning so I need to practice the linux commands without any problem such as installing apache through yum and running it.

I am currently using windows 7 in pc (I don't have much space in it) and I don't want to change so is there any safe way to practice the codes without using any Virtual Machines or installing linux? I saw some services like cygwin so I was wondering.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Trying to learn CentOS

Post by doulos » 2019/02/20 10:37:19

If you have an old computer sitting around you could put CentOS on it to practice.
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Re: Trying to learn CentOS

Post by TrevorH » 2019/02/20 10:46:00

Unlike RHEL where there are separate desktop and server versions, CentOS there is only one. There is no server/desktop divide in CentOS.
The future appears to be RHEL or Debian. I think I'm going Debian.
Info for USB installs on http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/InstallFromUSBkey
CentOS 5 and 6 are deadest, do not use them.
Use the FAQ Luke
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Re: Trying to learn CentOS

Post by expmrb » 2019/02/20 14:47:57

doulos wrote: ↑
2019/02/20 10:37:19
 If you have an old computer sitting around you could put CentOS on it to practice.
So, basically there is no alternative apart from installing?
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Re: Trying to learn CentOS

Post by hunter86_bg » 2019/02/20 17:07:30

All major cloud vendors provide free tier which will suit your needs.
I can recommend you Google's cloud as the smallest tier is actually 'free tier for life'.
Of course, with the clouds there is a risk of overusage which you will have to pay (so keep that in mind before starting this way).
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Re: Trying to learn CentOS

Post by expmrb » 2019/02/21 07:28:07

TrevorH wrote: ↑
2019/02/20 10:46:00
 Unlike RHEL where there are separate desktop and server versions, CentOS there is only one. There is no server/desktop divide in CentOS.
So I have a LiveCD of CentOS and a 64gb free space pendrive. Is it possible that I can install the CentOS in the pendrive as I don't enough space in my computer?

Or, there is also an option that I install a VirtualBox based on that pendrive and then run CentOS in it?
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Re: Trying to learn CentOS

Post by hunter86_bg » 2019/02/21 07:33:17

expmrb wrote: ↑
2019/02/21 07:28:07
TrevorH wrote: ↑
2019/02/20 10:46:00
 Unlike RHEL where there are separate desktop and server versions, CentOS there is only one. There is no server/desktop divide in CentOS.
So I have a LiveCD of CentOS and a 64gb free space pendrive. Is it possible that I can install the CentOS in the pendrive as I don't enough space in my computer?

Or, there is also an option that I install a VirtualBox based on that pendrive and then run CentOS in it?
You can directly install (which requires bootable media and this huge pendrive) or you can point VirtualBox to store the VM disks on that pendrive.
I would recommend you the second option, as you will be able to benefit from VM snapshots.
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Re: Trying to learn CentOS

Post by expmrb » 2019/02/21 09:16:09

Okay, thanks I will go with the second option. And also I am considering Amazon AWS so I will be starting another thread.
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