Which comes with a new server?

[alsierra]

Hello:

I will get my debian server next week (which is the first one of the year). I have just a couple of questions about new servers:

1.- Which kernel and fs has a new installed debian server? I would expect at least 2.4.x and a journaled filesystem, which is well suported by this kernel (ext3, xfs).

2.- How is the partition schema? Anything reasonable without logic partitions is ok to start.

3.- Which kernelo loader? I prefer a simple lilo.

BTW I read an old thread about what debian users need in their servers. I agree with those that say that we only need ssh. Most of the necessary packages can be installed later.

Is there any local package repository for special SB packages?

Anybody is using qmail for internet service and the default exim as local only mail server?

Thank you.

Alex

[Capo]

The Kernel is 2.4.23, FS is ext3, partitioning is /boot, /root, /swap - no logical partitions. The boot loader is grub, no Lilo. There's a thread around here somewhere explaining why it's Grub, the short explanation is ease of administration by SB support.

No special SB packages that I know of.

They come with SSH and Webmin, In case your wondering, Webmin is run on SSL on a non-standard port, so security is a little less scary ;)

The only question I can't answer is about email, it's been a sore point for me (my inexperience with setting up mail services that is)

[alsierra]

Originally posted by Capo
The Kernel is 2.4.23, FS is ext3, partitioning is /boot, /root, /swap - no logical partitions. The boot loader is grub, no Lilo. There's a thread around here somewhere explaining why it's Grub, the short explanation is ease of administration by SB support.


I wonder why you have to define a splashimage for your dedicated server. ;)

My only concern with grub is inexperience. I suppose building the kernel with make-kpkg and grub is as easy as with lilo.

[QT]

Originally posted by Capo
There's a thread around here somewhere explaining why it's Grub

This can be found here:

http://serverbeach.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=12265#post12265

[knightfoo]

Originally posted by alsierra
I wonder why you have to define a splashimage for your dedicated server. ;)

These are really workstations that our employees use. :D Just kidding. I figured the DC guys might get a laugh out of some of the splash screens, maybe brighten their day when they are hip-deep in reboot tickets.

My only concern with grub is inexperience. I suppose building the kernel with make-kpkg and grub is as easy as with lilo.

GRUB is a lot easier to use than LILO. Once you get past the "I have to reinstall my bootloader every time I touch my kernel" mentality, GRUB is a cinch. It also makes it a lot easier for our DC guys to troubleshoot and fix problems. The splashimage feature is cool too. ;)

-knightfoo