Redhat 6.2 vs redhat 7.1 1

[LocalHero]

Hello

Im planing on setting up a new server. I know that redhat 6.2 is a very stable release. What about 7.1. 7.0 had some problems, should i go with the new one or chose the older 6.2. What are your experience?

/Alexander

 

[TheRAt]

My servers are still 6.2, but I am playing with 7.1 on a couple of new workstations... no problems as yet, but as yet, I have not put it throuh it's paces... might be an idea to try it on something that is not quite as mission critical, and see how it goes... lots of the reviews for 7.1 seemed to not have problems...
AV
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[ianf]

It really depends on whether you need all the new stuff in the 7.1 kernel. 6.2 is perfectly good, but doesn't have the code for the "larger" installations. I'd suggest looking at what your needs are and whether they match what is in the kernel included in 6.2. If they don't go for 7.1

The last thing is you can always recompile the kernel to fit exactly what you need. So you could compile a 7.1 kernel to add the extra functionality while keeping the 6.2 apps which you know work well.

It really depends how deep you want to go. Ohh, the agony of choice ! Ian

"IF" is not a word it's a way of life

 

[Bosah]

If this is a professional decision sometimes you have to keep digging till you find a motivating element to share.

ie. If 7.2 would support key hardware, that is the reason you do it. You share that reason with your boss including him\her in the decision and the blame\glory.

Bo

 

[GoldenEternity]

When it comes to redhat, the x.2 release is considered the most stable and secure for its major version. If you are running a production system then you should probably go with an x.2 release unless you have other issues.

I actually know of major sites that are still running RH 5.2 systems because they are known to be stable.