When selecting an operating system and version for your server it is important to consider the current lifespan of the operating system. It is important to select an operating system which is still receiving support and ongoing updates, as this will protect your server against bugs and new security exploits.
The lifespan of the operating system can generally be found by checking the releases page for the operating system.
For example, Debian systems have a 5-year lifespan, 3 years of full support and 2 years of LTS support. Debian 11 was released in August 2021 this would mean that full support would end in August 2024 and LTS support would end in August 2026.
To summarize, when selecting an operating system check the system releases page for the program life cycle, while the media control panel supports a variety of operating systems and versions it is best to select an operating system which has some longevity and reduces the need to migrate servers.
