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Here are the differences between a minimal virtual machine, minimal and normal all with ssh server during initial setup.
After initial setup, let the system settle for 10 minutes (there's some last minute processes).
The following commands were used,
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| Attribute | Minimal Virtual Machine | Minimal | Normal | Microsoft Azure Default Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | 217 | 430 [*] standard system utilities selected | 439 | |
| Memory on Initial Boot | 35 36 MB | 80 MB | 97 MB | |
| Tasks - 2 to run the commands | 162 | 200161 | 223 | 152 | |
| Disk Space | 733 MB | 1.3 GB | 1.9 GB (need to double-check this on a fresh install) | |
| Key Advantage | Reduced fat due to uniformity of virtual machines. | Minimal to run a normal Server. | Already includes popular admin packages. |
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