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OpenStreetMap Now Runs on Debian
Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Nov 28, 2024,
updated Nov 30, 2024
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After 18 years of relying on Ubuntu, OpenStreetMap announced a major shift: their servers now run on Debian 12 (Bookworm). This migration is not just about changing a Linux distribution but a strategic move to improve performance, stability, and community collaboration.
The upgrade also significantly boosts Ruby’s performance, as OSM’s servers are now powered by Ruby 3.1, promising faster and more efficient mapping adventures for users worldwide.
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Bits from Debian: OpenStreetMap migrates to Debian 12
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You may have seen this toot announcing OpenStreetMap's migration to Debian on their infrastructure.
🚀 After 18 years on Ubuntu, we've upgraded the @openstreetmap servers to Debian 12 (Bookworm). 🌍 openstreetmap.org is now faster using Ruby 3.1. Onward to new mapping adventures! Thank you to the team for the smooth transition. #OpenStreetMap #Debian 🤓
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OpenStreetMap Migrates To Debian 12 For Enhanced Performance
↺ OpenStreetMap Migrates To Debian 12 For Enhanced Performance
The decision to migrate was driven by a number of factors, with performance being a key consideration. OSM's infrastructure relies heavily on physical hardware, and the team encountered significant I/O performance issues with certain kernel versions on systems using NVMe storage.
Debian 12 offered a solution by allowing the installation of backported kernels, effectively resolving these performance bottlenecks.
Another motivating factor was the desire to align more closely with the maintainers of the software packages that OSM relies on. Debian boasts a strong reputation for package maintenance, and many Debian maintainers are deeply invested in the software they support, ensuring prompt attention to critical bugs.