Linux Home Setups

Keroberos · June 3rd, 2012, 10:16 AM

So I am planning on building an entire server infrastructure of linux using Fedora 16 and 17. I am building a vmware esxi server to host these virtual machines. I a novice with linux and figure this will be a good way to get started. Has anyone built an entire linux infrastructure in their house? What OS of linux did you use?

master terrence · June 4th, 2012, 10:38 PM

I never have, but im interested. Why do you need to host virtual machines?

Leader Desslock · June 4th, 2012, 11:10 PM

^ That's kinda what I was wondering. I tinker with a few builds of Linux in my house (Ubuntu, Puppy, Damn Small Linux, Debian, etc.), but I can't say I've got any need to host virtual machines.

Tonyx35 · June 5th, 2012, 05:18 AM

I actually just use the free Oracle Virtual Box to host Linux, or older Windows OSes. I've never had the personal need to use the business class vmware esxi server .

I usually use Ubuntu, Fedora, and Mandriva

Jatz · June 5th, 2012, 11:16 AM

This seems too complicated for someone with no Linux experience.

VSh · June 6th, 2012, 11:22 AM

I think ESXi for home is a bit overkill, unless it's for education purposes. In this case take 100% compatible hardware (check it with VMware list), documentation or good book, download 10-20 most popular Linux distributions and try. After 100th time and 1-2 months you can become a professional. There is nothing too difficult there. Actually it's pretty demanding and well paid specialty these days.

For my home needs UbuntuServer has it all. Almost zero maintenance and ~5 minutes per week downtime. My desktop is changing all time, now it's Kubuntu.

June 3rd, 2012, 10:16 AM	#1
Keroberos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 73	Linux Home Setups So I am planning on building an entire server infrastructure of linux using Fedora 16 and 17. I am building a vmware esxi server to host these virtual machines. I a novice with linux and figure this will be a good way to get started. Has anyone built an entire linux infrastructure in their house? What OS of linux did you use?

June 4th, 2012, 10:38 PM	#2
master terrence eternal assassin Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UCF Posts: 2,439 Blog Entries: 3	I never have, but im interested. Why do you need to host virtual machines? __________________ le

June 4th, 2012, 11:10 PM	#3
Leader Desslock Watching Reign: The Conqueror Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,549	^ That's kinda what I was wondering. I tinker with a few builds of Linux in my house (Ubuntu, Puppy, Damn Small Linux, Debian, etc.), but I can't say I've got any need to host virtual machines. __________________ Desslock's opinion doesn't even factor in because he's played Devil's advocate for both sides of the argument... ~Chuchuchrain

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Tonyx35 Do you remember love? Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL, USA Posts: 1,962 Blog Entries: 8	I actually just use the free Oracle Virtual Box to host Linux, or older Windows OSes. I've never had the personal need to use the business class vmware esxi server . I usually use Ubuntu, Fedora, and Mandriva __________________ <---- Current Avatar: Saber with bread in mouth Groups: SOSWSSJ, CLAMP Fan Clu,b Mech Club MyAnimeList profile On Twitter My reg Blog On HubPages Youtube Searching for more Pocky flavors to try

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Jatz No user serviceable parts inside. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Home. Posts: 5,941 Blog Entries: 9	This seems too complicated for someone with no Linux experience. __________________ "Gotta get in tune with Sailor Moon. Cause that cartoon has got the boom Anime babes that make me think the wrong thing." Barenaked Ladies' One Week

June 6th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#6
VSh Poly-math Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Observatory Posts: 689	I think ESXi for home is a bit overkill, unless it's for education purposes. In this case take 100% compatible hardware (check it with VMware list), documentation or good book, download 10-20 most popular Linux distributions and try. After 100th time and 1-2 months you can become a professional. There is nothing too difficult there. Actually it's pretty demanding and well paid specialty these days. For my home needs UbuntuServer has it all. Almost zero maintenance and ~5 minutes per week downtime. My desktop is changing all time, now it's Kubuntu. __________________ THINK CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS...