RHEL Server vs. Desktop

[Todd V. Rovito]

Paul Copeland wrote:
> Thanks - I should have specified that the question was about RHEL 5.
> They have changed the naming a bit - the categories are now "Desktop",
> "Server", and "Advanced Platform".
>
> This table lays out the basic "offerings" but does not say what the
> differences are in available packages and functionality.
>
> https://www.redhat.com/rhel/compare/
>
> You would think it would be a no-brainer question but the information
> does not seem to be available.
>
> I'll see if I can get somebody with clear and verifiable answers from
> sales :-)
>
> - Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com
> [mailto:redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf Of hike
> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:24 AM
> To: General Red Hat Linux discussion list
> Subject: Re: RHEL Server vs. Desktop
>
> yes, there is a different between the channels for server and
> workstation.
> the same holds true for the cds/isos.
>
> The RHEL v.4 WS does not have all of the server tools, packages, and
> functions since Red Hat sees the workstation and the server having two
> different roles, purposes, and needs.
>
> I never cared to compile a list.
>
> You might contact Red Hat sales or support with this question.
>
> On its face, the question is a "no-brainer".
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 2:16 PM, Paul Copeland
> <PCopeland at ascentmedia.com>
> wrote:
>
>   
>> Does anyone have an idea how I might go about answering these 
>> questions about RH subscriptions?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com
>> [mailto:redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf Of Paul Copeland
>> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 1:53 PM
>> To: General Red Hat Linux discussion list
>> Subject: RE: RHEL Server vs. Desktop
>>
>> It sounds like I need at least the "Workstation Option" with the 
>> Desktop subscription to support 2 CPU's according to these tables -
>>
>> https://www.redhat.com/rhel/compare/
>>
>> Still I am not clear on whether there is any actual difference in the 
>> ISO downloads or in what packages you can upgrade with the different 
>> kinds of subscriptions.  Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com
>> [mailto:redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf Of Paul Copeland
>> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 1:32 PM
>> To: General Red Hat Linux discussion list
>> Subject: RHEL Server vs. Desktop
>>
>>
>> Hi - I'm trying to understand the difference between the Red Hat 
>> Enterprise Linux 5 Server and the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop.
>>     
>
>   
>> I downloaded the ISO images for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (5.1).  It 
>> looks like there is just one set of CD images.  We are using this 
>> system for Weblogic application development and are not interested in 
>> personal productivity features (word processing, etc.) and we don't 
>> particularly need high end scalability features either for
>>     
> development.
>   
>> Is there a difference in what channels and packages you can download 
>> from Red Hat Network depending on whether you have the "Server" or the
>>     
>
>   
>> "Desktop" subscription?  What other differences are there between 
>> these two kinds of subscriptions?
>>
>>     
I have to admit I don't have the best answer but it might help. At work 
we have both workstation and server. One time I installed the server on 
my laptop by accident. It was bad. Many packages that you would expect 
on a workstation were not installed the biggest one is OpenOffice. I was 
able to install OpenOffice and a few others via yum but it was painful. 
Eventually I just re-installed workstation and went on my way. From that 
point on I have been careful about putting workstation on workstations 
and server on servers. I think the packages are open to both workstation 
and server, it appears like the product line (workstation or server) 
just installs different combinations of packages based on product selection.

If you find out an official answer post it on the list. Thanks.