Ubuntu Desktop vrs Server versions

[Eric Shubert]

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'