Can I run a 12.04 64-bit server with only 1GB RAM?

Question

My friends ask me to build him a web server with 12.04 64-bit server edition in his 1GB RAM server.

Is it recommended or safe? Because I heard 64-bit system need at least 2GB RAM.

Well it is safe to use. 64 or 32 bits. – Dr_Bunsen Jan 05 '13 at 12:48 — Dr_Bunsen, Jan 05 '13 at 12:48
safe means stable for use, especially with 1GB RAM – Sheratan Jan 05 '13 at 14:04 — Sheratan, Jan 05 '13 at 14:04

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 05 '13 at 12:43

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The server guide lists the minimum requirement as 128 megabytes for all architectures. I don't see any reason why 1GB wouldn't be fine.

However, that's just the installation. How much RAM you should have to run a particular workload depends on what that workload is.

answered Jan 05 '13 at 12:43

Robie Basak

I agree with you, Robie Basak. I run a 32-bit webserver with 512MB RAM. It works efficiently, but on the other hand, I don't have that much traffic on the server as it's mainly for private use. – Zeelia Jan 05 '13 at 12:45
Well, this server is not for private use. :) And will use LEMP. – Sheratan Jan 05 '13 at 13:56

score -1 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 05 '13 at 14:07

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if the CPU is x86_64 you can do that

answered Jan 05 '13 at 14:07

angelosclearchus

I recommend expanding this answer to provide further explanation. – Eliah Kagan Jan 06 '13 at 00:15

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