What CentOS version should i choose?

[Markos]

I recently ordered a Online.Net server, for the first time i have to install server and choose OS.
I choosed Centos, and i have 3 choises:
1) CentOS 7.0 64bit
2) CentOS 6.5 32bit
3) CentOS 7.0 64bit

What do you suggest me? @MattW @eva2000 @Slavik @Tracy Perry @RoldanLT @Mike Edge

 

[rdn]

Personally I will stick and choose CentOS 6.5 64 Bit Minimal.

Add:
If you can, Install a CentOS Minimal Server using VNC.
Floren has an article about it.

 

[Markos]

Thank you @RoldanLT for the help (so quick!)

 

[imthebest]

I would pick 6.5 because it is stable... 7.0 is too new and when it comes to OS it is not always a good idea to use the latest version! I suggest you to install the Minimal version and then manually install Apache, MySQL and so using "yum install..."

If you have 4GB of RAM or more then you should go with the 64-bits version.

Good luck and have fun configuring your new server!

 

[rdn]

I suggest you to install the Minimal version and then manually install Nginx, MariaDB and so using "yum install

Or Centminmod

 

[imthebest]

I prefer to use Apache as base and then nginx over it as a reverse-proxy system for images only. I also prefer to install and configure the software manually so suit my needs and have complete control over what is installed. Haven't used Centminmod ever so I can't vouch for it...

 

[MattW]

I've still not used CentOS7 yet

 

[Andy.N]

I"m using Centos 7 64bit with PHP 5.6.1 and latest nginx via centminmod.

 

[Slavik]

I would say stick with 6.5 for now.

 

[eva2000]

For Centmin Mod nice overview read at https://xenforo.com/community/threa...ps-do-use-lamp-in-centos-7.80477/#post-808211

• Centmin Mod 1.2.3-eva2000.07 stable for CentOS 6.5 https://community.centminmod.com/threads/centmin-mod-1-2-3-eva2000-07-stable-install.623/
• Centmin Mod 1.2.3-eva2000.08 beta01 support added for CentOS 7.0 https://community.centminmod.com/threads/how-to-help-test-08-centos-7-betas-with-github-code.813/

For stability, I'd too stick with CentOS 6.5 unless you want bleeding edge - there's definitely kernel, TCP and disk performance in CentOS 7.0 but even I am only scratching the surface of what has changed under the hood for CentOS 7.0 - quite a few changes i.e. https://community.centminmod.com/threads/work-log-for-dealing-with-centos-7-0-changes-systemd.738/

I've still not used CentOS7 yet

slacker, spin up a VPS on your promox server - Centmin Mod .08 beta needs more testing

edit: oh and with online.net be careful they're known to give almost failing hard drives in their servers and there's long delays in getting them replaced

 

[MattW]

slacker, spin up a VPS on your promox server - Centmin Mod .08 beta needs more testing

I know! I've got the image ready on the server and everything.

 

[rdn]

edit: oh and with online.net be careful they're known to give almost failing hard drives in their servers and there's long delays in getting them replaced

That's bad.
Better choose SoYouStart or Versaweb hehe

 

[Markos]

edit: oh and with online.net be careful they're known to give almost failing hard drives in their servers and there's long delays in getting them replaced

ARGH...*crossing fingers*

 

[MattW]

slacker, spin up a VPS on your promox server - Centmin Mod .08 beta needs more testing

Just for you!

Linux centos7.mattwservices.co.uk 2.6.32-32-pve #1 SMP Thu Aug 21 08:50:19 CEST 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

 

[eva2000]

nice but 2.6.32-32-pve ??? you're missing out on CentOS 7's 3.10 Kernel improvements

 

[MattW]

https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Proxmox_VE_Kernel

Stuck using the 2.6 kernel with Proxmox.

 

[m1ne]

I've had troubles with CSF and Plesk on CentOS 7, so I use 6.5.

 

[eva2000]

i see a PVE 3.10 kernel listed there ??

what kind of CSF troubles on CentOS7/Plesk ? no problems so far for me with Centmin Mod once i properly disabled firewalld first

 

[MattW]

i see a PVE 3.10 kernel listed there ??

 

[alegeek]

I've had troubles with CSF and Plesk on CentOS 7, so I use 6.5.

What problems? I run centos 7 and CSF without any problems.