What do you mean??That doesn't make any sense. Xubuntu is a flavor of Ubuntu just with another desktop. So it doesn't make sense to make a server version of a flavour of Ubuntu to make tasks for which you just don't need a desktop.
Thanks for that info but what dose CLI Mean??Unlike Windows Servers, Linux Servers don't have desktop environments by default. You do everything from the CLI and most often remotely (after initial setup - i.e. account setup and ssh configuration). If you need a desktop environment because you're a home user and it's just more convenient, then use Xubuntu. Again, unlike Windows Servers, there's no licensing issues using Linux so you don't need to buy the Server edition to support more than 10 connections. The servers may come with some "server" software pre-installed, but you can install the same software onto the desktop version (free of charge).
Thanks for that info but what dose CLI Mean??
I don't fully under stand what you meanUnlike Windows Servers, Linux Servers don't have desktop environments by default. You do everything from the CLI and most often remotely (after initial setup - i.e. account setup and ssh configuration). If you need a desktop environment because you're a home user and it's just more convenient, then use Xubuntu. Again, unlike Windows Servers, there's no licensing issues using Linux so you don't need to buy the Server edition to support more than 10 connections. The servers may come with some "server" software pre-installed, but you can install the same software onto the desktop version (free of charge).
Ok thanks,You install it by going thru the prompts during the installation similar to how you would a regular desktop. However when it's done you only have the command prompt, looks like Terminal. You have to type in all the commands at the command line.
Due to this, you may just want to install Xubuntu instead of server, it can still ACT like a server and do all the stuff that a server does.
Hi is there a xubuntu server??
Well, I will throw in my two cents, and I hope I don't make this thread more confusing. @lucaslah, you seem to be very new to Linux and not understand these concepts or terminology very well. So I will try to just offer some basic explanations (and others may correct me if I get something wrong).Thanks for that info but what dose CLI Mean??
so where is the root folder for web server??
Ok thanks for this info so I just need to download Apache web server is that right or dose linux come with it?Well, I will throw in my two cents, and I hope I don't make this thread more confusing. @lucaslah, you seem to be very new to Linux and not understand these concepts or terminology very well. So I will try to just offer some basic explanations (and others may correct me if I get something wrong).
A "server" is simply a special computer that offers "services"... such as, web server, ftp server, dhcp server, and others. It is simply a computer, but sometimes it is a very specialized computer for hardware... with a lot of hard drive space, with a lot of RAM memory, and with a lot of CPU's so it can better handle heavy loads. A server can also be a simple home computer, but not as powerful as those just mentioned.
A server, or a client (workstation), or a home computer.... all need an "operating system" to run the computer. A few of the most common operating systems for servers are Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. As mentioned above, a server does NOT usually have a GUI (Graphical User Interface... in other words, a graphical "desktop"). Instead, servers typically only use a CLI (Command Line Interface... just a simple terminal). If you install the Ubuntu Server edition on your computer, you will not have a graphical desktop. If you want the desktop environment (because it's easier for most people to use)... then you can get one of the many other editions that Ubuntu offers: Xubuntu (XFCE desktop), Kubuntu (KDE desktop), Lubuntu (LXDE desktop, or may be LXQT now), or Ubuntu MATE, or Ubuntu Budgie, etc. These editions are all more designed for users instead of servers, but you can can still use them as servers too.
So, both specialized server hardware and home computers can be servers... but what makes them a server is that they provide "services".... which are programs or applications that run under the operating system. You have asked about "web servers" but there are more than one... two of the most popular are Apache and NGINX. See here to compare many others.
This question can be misunderstood. I wonder if you mean the "document root" of a web server? For example, Apache web servers document root used to commonly be /var/www/ ... but more recently has been changed (typically) to /var/www/html/ . But the document root for NGINX is likely different, as well as other web server programs. When installing server software, you can install it wherever you want, but most people probably follow the conventions and default locations. The document root (and down into subfolders) is where all of your HTML files will be stored to create one or more websites.
I don't run any servers, so I may have some mistakes above, but I hope that this helps your understanding a little, and maybe helps guide you to where you want to go next.
Cheers
Ok yep Ive done that and it workedI don't believe any of the OS's come with it, but it's simple to download. On Ubuntu based distros just type 'sudo apt-get install apache2' in terminal.
Ok thanks found the root folder now so thanks one more thingWell, I will throw in my two cents, and I hope I don't make this thread more confusing. @lucaslah, you seem to be very new to Linux and not understand these concepts or terminology very well. So I will try to just offer some basic explanations (and others may correct me if I get something wrong).
A "server" is simply a special computer that offers "services"... such as, web server, ftp server, dhcp server, and others. It is simply a computer, but sometimes it is a very specialized computer for hardware... with a lot of hard drive space, with a lot of RAM memory, and with a lot of CPU's so it can better handle heavy loads. A server can also be a simple home computer, but not as powerful as those just mentioned.
A server, or a client (workstation), or a home computer.... all need an "operating system" to run the computer. A few of the most common operating systems for servers are Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS. As mentioned above, a server does NOT usually have a GUI (Graphical User Interface... in other words, a graphical "desktop"). Instead, servers typically only use a CLI (Command Line Interface... just a simple terminal). If you install the Ubuntu Server edition on your computer, you will not have a graphical desktop. If you want the desktop environment (because it's easier for most people to use)... then you can get one of the many other editions that Ubuntu offers: Xubuntu (XFCE desktop), Kubuntu (KDE desktop), Lubuntu (LXDE desktop, or may be LXQT now), or Ubuntu MATE, or Ubuntu Budgie, etc. These editions are all more designed for users instead of servers, but you can can still use them as servers too.
So, both specialized server hardware and home computers can be servers... but what makes them a server is that they provide "services".... which are programs or applications that run under the operating system. You have asked about "web servers" but there are more than one... two of the most popular are Apache and NGINX. See here to compare many others.
This question can be misunderstood. I wonder if you mean the "document root" of a web server? For example, Apache web servers document root used to commonly be /var/www/ ... but more recently has been changed (typically) to /var/www/html/ . But the document root for NGINX is likely different, as well as other web server programs. When installing server software, you can install it wherever you want, but most people probably follow the conventions and default locations. The document root (and down into subfolders) is where all of your HTML files will be stored to create one or more websites.
I don't run any servers, so I may have some mistakes above, but I hope that this helps your understanding a little, and maybe helps guide you to where you want to go next.
Cheers
Well, I'm not a server guy, so @TechnoJunky or some of the others will be better equipped to describe how to setup any type of server. By the way, I'm sure you mean FTP, not FPT.Ok thanks found the root folder now so thanks one more thing
How do I setup FPT accounts,
Got the web server sorted
Thanks