Seft hosting: ubuntu version

[ursus_the_bear]

Hi.

This might seem trivial but I was wondering if I need to use the server or desktop version of Ubuntu when installing on a self hosted server? I read the guide but it just states “Ubuntu 18.04 x86” (https://mailinabox.email/guide.html#machine) but not if I need Desktop or Server download. I am assuming 18.04 Server - is this correct? I am also assuming the LTS version and not the “standard” version.

I would download 18.04 LTS server (https://www.ubuntu.com/download/server/thank-you?country=AT&version=18.04.1&architecture=amd64) - is this correct?

Thank you in advance
Ursus

[limitless]

Exactly. LTS means Long Term Support, but there should be only one version of 18.04 available and that’s LTS.

[ursus_the_bear]

thank you for your reply. As you can see from this screenshot there is a desktop and a server LTS. Which one should I choose - I am assuming server but I could also run desktop without the graphical interface

[limitless]

I meant that there is no other “standard” (non LTS) version available as 18.04. I’d go for a server version as it’s the one is installed at any hosting provider and there should be no issues.

[paradoxbound]

the server version is the one you want.

[alento]

I am confused as to why you’d be downloading a version of Ubuntu off the Canonical website. Are you planning to host this on a physical machine located in your home?

If so, you are facing several challenges that are in most cases unsurmountable.