CentOS is the most common Linux distribution used for production servers, since it is a very stable operating system, fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The disk images required for the installation of CentOS 7 can be downloaded for free from the project’s website, and the installation process is very simple because it …

Especially with the recent retiring of CentOS 5 on March 31, 2017, use of version 7 is on the rise. For new systems being installed now, it makes much more sense to go straight to CentOS 7 unless there is a specific compatibility issue. CentOS 6 will have maintenance updates through 2020. The minimum recommended …