Question 380
A production host needs security maintenance for a predictable extended period rather than monthly major distribution changes. One student proposes Select a stable release with an appropriate LTS support lifecycle and another proposes Use a server installation without a full graphical desktop. Which technical comparison is the soundest?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct distinction: Select a stable release with an appropriate LTS support lifecycle targets long support lifecycle; A supported stable/LTS distribution trades rapid feature turnover for maintenance predictability. The compared alternative instead serves command-line-only server.
Incorrect Answers
Incorrect mapping: Use a server installation without a full graphical desktop is used for command-line-only server. It does not displace Select a stable release with an appropriate LTS support lifecycle for the described requirement.
The mechanisms are different: A supported stable/LTS distribution trades rapid feature turnover for maintenance predictability. By contrast, A CLI-oriented setup avoids the overhead of an unnecessary graphical session. They are not universally interchangeable.
The third option addresses avoid unstable beta release: Stable releases receive production-oriented testing and support policies. The original action remains relevant because A supported stable/LTS distribution trades rapid feature turnover for maintenance predictability.