Introducing ServerHub
The central component of Synex Server is ServerHub, our new open-source modular framework for automated server application management. ServerHub eliminates the traditional complexity of configuring servers, allowing you to deploy complete enterprise applications in minutes through a simple terminal-based interface (TUI).
Key Features of ServerHub:
- Modular: Architecture based on independent modules installable via APT
- Intelligent: Automatic dependency resolution
- Traceable: Complete change tracking for auditing and clean rollback
- Secure: Unique credentials generated automatically, no default passwords
- Simple: Menu-driven interface, no advanced scripting required
- Professional: Production-optimized configurations following industry best practices
Available Modules
Synex Server 13 Beta 1 includes 7 production-ready modules:
Base Infrastructure
LAMP Stack – Apache, MariaDB, and PHP
Docker – Containerization platform
Web Services
Nginx Proxy Manager – Reverse proxy with automatic SSL
Monitoring
Zabbix – Enterprise monitoring platform
Collaboration
Nextcloud – File sharing and collaboration platform
IT Management
GLPI – Asset management and helpdesk
Enterprise Applications
Odoo – Complete ERP suite
Base System Features
Based on Debian 13 (Trixie), Synex Server includes:
- Minimal base system optimized for servers
- Base system without recommended packages (true minimal installation)
- UEFI and BIOS Legacy support
- Text-mode installer for efficient configuration
- Pre-configured Synex repositories
- Essential pre-installed tools:
- Network management: bind9-dnsutils, netcat, traceroute, iftop
- Monitoring: htop, duf
- Transfer: rsync, curl, wget
- Version control: git
- SSH: openssh-server
- Multiplexing: screen
- File systems: btrfs-progs, xfsprogs, ntfs-3g
- Time synchronization: chrony
- Editing and utilities: nano, mc, bash-completion
Beta Status and Feedback
This is a Beta 1 release. The system is functional and modules have been tested, but we are actively seeking community feedback to:
- Identify and resolve bugs
- Improve the installation experience
- Optimize default configurations
- Refine module integration
Recommended Minimum Requirements
Based on an average of applications available in ServerHub
Architecture: amd64 (64-bit)
RAM: 2GB (4GB+ recommended for multiple services)
Disk: 20GB of free space
Network: Internet connection for module downloads
Download and Installation
Download:
SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/synex/files/
Getting started:
- Install Synex Server 13 Beta 1 from the ISO
- Run serverhub in the terminal
- Navigate through categories and select your application
- ServerHub handles everything automatically
Documentation and Support
Website: https://synex.ar
Community forum: https://forum.synex.ar
Repository: https://repo.synex.ar
Contact: root@synex.ar
Contribute and Share Feedback
As a project in beta phase, your feedback is essential. Join our community at forum.synex.ar to:
- Report bugs and issues
- Suggest improvements
- Share use cases
- Help other users
- Contribute to development
Synex Philosophy
Synex Server maintains the core Synex philosophy: professional simplicity. A minimalist and reliable system that allows you to focus on what truly matters, now extended to the world of enterprise servers.
Acknowledgments
Thanks to the Debian community for providing the solid foundation upon which we build Synex Server, and to all the open-source projects that make ServerHub possible.