Ubuntu Server VS Ubuntu Desktop Differences

Today, a friend asked me what is the difference between Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu desktop! The difference is as follows:

Server does not have a GUI

Server does not have a bunch of desktop software

The parameters used by the server at compile time are different, and some of the options are optimized (what options are optimized? Really did not study carefully)

Server supports multi-processor symmetric technology, or SMP (don't mix with multicore)

Basically that's it, really, on a server with an IBM dual CPU (four cores per CPU) with 32G of memory, I installed two versions of the bench test (test items include compression, multimedia format conversion, and site stress testing, etc.), although the test is not very comprehensive, But you don't feel the difference between the two (the difference is that 0 seconds doesn't explain the problem). For a guy with a phobia on the command line, consider using the desktop version.

PS: In fact, Linux under the basic system management in addition to some of the instructions, need to be familiar with the product is so several, learned the configuration file with GUI management no difference, really do not cheat you! Your little effort can make you look more professional, just be comforted yourself also OK, hehe!

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The server version of the kernel clock frequency is shifted from 100hz of the desktop to 1khz, which provides better performance and throughput for some server applications.

In addition, the Server Core supports SMP "symmetric multi-processing" (symmetrical multi-processing) technology and NUMA.

Integrated lamp is also a feature of Ubuntu server, eliminating the hassle of many configurations.

Support for "Big Iron" (large server): It's a hardware solution that makes it easier and simpler to run software.

LTS support: Long-term service, quality assurance, localization, certification.

By removing the above features, you can think of Ubuntu server as the product of a desktop version that removes the GUI.
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Desktop is the Livecd+ graphics installation CD (can be read directly from the CD into the system and then installed in the graphical interface)
Server version (only command-line mode, no graphics section, general user estimates no how people use)
Alternate is the text installation mode (only keyboard operation in the installation process, similar to the installation interface and the first half of Windows).

Desktop and alternate after the installation of the graphical interface, the general user, the server is used for the servers

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Ubuntu Server VS Ubuntu Desktop Differences