Best software sources for Ubuntu Server 14.04

[ally2]

Hi guys have been away from Ubuntu for a little while so am a little bit rusty

My question is when I setup a new Ubuntu Server install what sources should I add to get the best packages?
what sources do you add for your sever builds and can you remind me of the process of adding sources


Many Thanks

[ibjsb4]

To add sources you need to open up the console editor 'Nano' (already installed).

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Nano

And then edit your sources list.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Re...es/CommandLine

This method I find to be a pain in the ..

I think it is easier to just add a simple server gui

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?...Search&lang=en

And use synaptic package manager

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?...lubuntu.com%2F

[Bucky Ball]

You improve your chances of support if you use thread titles describing your issue/question rather than generic ones. I have changed this one to help things along. Good luck. (As far as I know, a server install will already come with default software sources ... what do you want to add package wise, exactly? Have you checked they are not already available? A server should be kept to the minimal, normally, so try and avoid adding sources you don't need, especially third-party PPAs.)

[ian-weisser]

when I setup a new Ubuntu Server install what sources should I add to get the best packages?

I use the defaults that come with the Ubuntu Server install...the normal Ubuntu Repositories.
I have never felt a need to add any other sources to my servers.

I an confused what you mean by 'the best packages' on a server? Is there such a thing as a bleeding-edge-sshd? The newest-featured-httpd? That fabulous-shiny-new dhcp? Is there really some other source for great (or lousy) supported Ubuntu-compatible server software?