"I've had several incarnations of the self-hosted home lab for decades. At one point, I had a small server farm of various machines that were either too old to serve as desktops or that people simply no longer wanted. I'd grab those machines, install Linux on them, and use them for various server purposes. Here are two questions you should ask yourself:"
"Ubuntu Server has been my go-to for years. There are several reasons why I choose Ubuntu Server, and at the top of the list is that it's just easy to use. Even without a desktop GUI, Ubuntu Server makes working within a server environment so simple. Yes, if you go without a GUI, you have to learn commands, or you could install Cockpit and take care of everything via a web-based GUI."
Home labs are increasingly popular for self-hosting services using spare or repurposed hardware or virtual machines. Decide whether to run servers on bare metal PCs or in virtual machines based on space and cost. Choosing a Linux distribution is a key decision for home labs. Ubuntu Server offers ease of use, optional Cockpit web GUI, widespread community support, light footprint for lower-powered hardware, and strong suitability for containerized workloads like Docker and Kubernetes. Ubuntu Server closely mirrors cloud production environments and supports services such as home automation, media streaming, and databases. Four distributions stand out as top choices for home labs.
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