Which Redhat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) do you recommend for NGS data analysis?

[Paet]

Hello everyone,

I am in the lucky position that I got a new machine for NGS data analysis that should be attached to a SAN holding the data. The storage vendor supports RHEL.

Does anyone of you have experience with different kinds of RHEL (Desktop, Workstation, Server)? I want to make sure that I can (most certainly) run the various different software for NGS analysis. I do not necessarily need a GUI. Do you know of problems with one or the other kind of these RHELs?

I'm currently favoring the server version as this version probably offers the best support for SANs.

I would appreciate any help or suggestions! Thank you so much!
Patrick

[westerman]

As you said, server would be best for the overall support. Most data analysis programs do not use a GUI. Although they often present graphics these are usually in the form of web pages that can be viewed on a variety of machines.