Ubuntu Server
Ubuntu comes in a server edition for robust server installations. It is built on the solid foundations of Debian. Like Debian, Ubuntu is a reliable and high performance server operating system. Ubuntu server also comes with many modern server applications such as LAMP, file server, firewall and thin client support.
File server
A good option for businesses is to have a file server for all important data as well as staff's files. Having all data stored in a central location has many benefits
- Files can be stored on a central server
- Data can be shared around easily
- Files can be backed up easier than scattered around workstations
- Network security easier to be established
.....and many more.
LAMP
Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP, also known as LAMP is an Ubuntu server installation option.
The LAMP option means you won't have to install every different option individually by yourself, saving you many hours for installation and configuration of the applications. With LAMP you will get maximum security and performance.
With LAMP it is easy to setup a web server, database applications and dynamics websites.
Firewall
Ubuntu comes with a variety of firewall software which can be setup according to every network's specific specifications. With a wide range of firewall applications available, your server can be configured to be very secure and closed to attacks.
Thin Clients
Ubuntu server includes the use of thin clients using LTSP (Linux terminal server project). With thin clients, all data is stored on the server and workstations only require the bare hardware requirements. This means saving costs on expensive hardware to keep up to date with ever growing pc demands. Just upgrade the server when faster specifications are needed.
The advantages of thin clients:
- no need for expensive workstations
- simple to manage, change client configurations, add additional software etc
- easy to install new clients
