Ubuntu Desktop vrs Server versions

[Stephen]

In a Linux on Linux environment kvm would also work.
On May 3, 2012 8:28 AM, "Eric Shubert" <ejs at shubes.net> wrote:

> On 05/02/2012 10:38 AM, Joe Gibbs wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> I have a small Dell box that I have been using off and on for misc work
>> related sw testing (started with v 9.x Desktop).
>>
>> I need to ramp up my personal training (as I am looking for work at the
>> moment) and have a question for the group.
>>
>> Currently I am running 12.04 Desktop version with Apache, MySQL,
>> OpenSSh and some other server packages installed. I will be installing
>> Oracle next week for my next training project. However after the 12.04
>> upgrade I find that I can not access the Desktop Ubuntu machine from
>> anything on the local network. I can access apache, mysql locally. A
>> local ssh connections works just fine. Just can't do any of them from
>> outside the box from anything on my home/local network.  I don't think
>> there are any running firewalls, so I am discounting that as an issue.
>>
>> Would a fresh install of the Server version be a better long term
>> solution for working with those type of packages, or should I stick with
>> my 4x upgraded Desktop version?
>>
>> and
>>
>> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can look into to resolve
>> my network connection issue ?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Joe Gibbs
>>
>>
> I suggest you use virtualization to run the server(s) for your training.
> VirtualBox would be a good choice for running virtual machines on a
> desktop, and would keep you in the Oracle camp (whatever that's worth).
> VMware Player (or Workstation) would be another good choice.
>
> --
> -Eric 'shubes'
>
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