Should I use a server kernel when making a ssh server?

Question

I am setting up my desktop as an ssh server and leaving it at home while I travel and connect with a laptop.

Will the server kernel provide any advantages for such a simple use as this? Like energy saving or less cpu cycles?

ubuntu server and client

Answer 1

For the average home server, there's unlikely to be a massive difference - the differences between the server and standard kernel are primarily for big iron systems.