Recommended OS?

[Steven Sugg]

I know that Plesk runs on many OS'es, but does anyone know if there's a recommended OS? We noticed features drop out of Plesk when we switched from 32-bit to 64-bit several years ago.

We're getting ready for a major new install and I'm looking for feedback on Plesk OS support. I often use Ubuntu as the install is very basic and very simple for customization.

I've even been considering moving Plesk onto Windows, but I'm not sure how well they support the apps available to Linux installs.

I know that "which is best" queries are often very touchy, but I'd like to find out if others have tried Plesk on different OS'es or if they know what Parallels really recommends.

Thanks

 

[IgorG]

I recommend to use CentOS

http://forum.parallels.com/showthread.php?t=106226

 

[DCR]

I second Igor's statement.. For servers that are intended to be as stable as possible for as long as possible, CentOS is a good way to go.

And if you have packages (like Mysql, PHP, Httpd) that really need to be updated in between CentOS versions, there are some companies out there that provide some good (unofficial, I guess) upgrade packages. Atomic for one.
CentOS, with a few selected upgrades have never steared me wrong yet.

 

[Steven Sugg]

Thanks. I guess that makes my decision much easier.