Operating systems
Pick a system when you create a server, or reinstall another one later.
Ubuntu
A popular general-purpose system with long-term support (LTS) releases. A good default for web apps, containers and development.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Debian
A stable, minimal system that changes slowly. Suited to servers you want to keep the same for a long time.
Debian 12
AlmaLinux
A free system compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Suited to software that expects RHEL.
AlmaLinux 9
Rocky Linux
Another free system compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Rocky Linux 9