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I'm setting up a home server that will be used for backups and serving up files over the Internet with Ubuntu Server 8.04.3. Do these kinds of tasks require swap space?
AtomFury
Posted 2009-10-03T19:15:43.877
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Does an Ubuntu Server need swap space?
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The swap space probably won't be utilized if you have > 1GB of RAM. However, I do recommend you keep a swap partition around for safety's sake - no harm in that.
caliban
Posted 2009-10-03T19:15:43.877
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If you've got a long-running process on your server that slowly leaks memory, swap can also help with that. – user24925 – 2010-10-26T13:19:58.920
I have 1GB, but that sounds like a good precaution anyhow. Thanks! – AtomFury – 2009-10-03T19:32:24.530
You're welcome! :) Do share your knowledge with the SU community too if you have the chance, see ya around! – caliban – 2009-10-03T19:35:17.863
Absolutely, you too. – AtomFury – 2009-10-03T21:13:34.577