I'm trying to setup a new 16.04/LTS Ubuntu VM on a Hyper-V 2012R2 server. MS has a best-practices guide for Linux on Hyper-V. One thing they specify is that ext4 should be used if you're using a ...

Not every distro is suited for every job.

Canonical has released a new edition of its server platform, ideal for containers and the cloud. Here are the steps to follow for installing Ubuntu Minimal. Your data ...

Sometimes a good GUI can make a server even easier. Jack Wallen shows you how to install the GNOME Desktop Environment on Ubuntu Server, and why this might be a good idea. We may earn from vendors via ...

When planning out and setting up your home lab, there are a few viable routes to go about it. This includes choosing the right operating system (OS) for the job. We'd often recommend Proxmox, but it's ...

I have previously covered obtaining and installing Ubuntu Linux, and this time I will touch on desktop and server installations. Both types of installation address certain needs. The different ...