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A new server needs to be installed to host services for a period of several years. Throughout this time, the server should receive important security updates from its Linux distribution. Which of…
The correct answer is A. Ubuntu Linux LTS E. Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This question tests knowledge of Linux distribution support lifecycles and which distros provide long-term security updates suitable for production servers.
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- AUbuntu Linux LTS
- BFedora Linux
- CDebian GNU/Linux Unstable
- DUbuntu Linux non-LTS
- ERed Hat Enterprise Linux
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(18 responses)- A89% (16)
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This question tests knowledge of Linux distribution support lifecycles and which distros provide long-term security updates suitable for production servers.
Ubuntu Linux LTS (Long Term Support) releases receive 5 years of security updates from Canonical, making them suitable for multi-year server deployments. The LTS designation specifically guarantees an extended maintenance window with regular security patches.
Fedora has a very short support lifecycle of approximately 13 months per release, making it unsuitable for a server requiring years of security updates.
Debian GNU/Linux 'Unstable' (codename 'sid') is a rolling release branch with no fixed security support guarantees and is not intended for stable production server use.
Ubuntu non-LTS releases receive only 9 months of security support, which does not meet a multi-year requirement.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides up to 10 years of security support per major release under its Extended Update Support program, making it a standard choice for enterprise servers requiring long-term stability and security maintenance.
Concept tested: Linux distribution long-term support lifecycles
Source: https://ubuntu.com/about/release-cycle
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