Ubuntu is an extremely popular OS, that employs the Linux kernel. Even though it is used primarily on personal computers, its server version has been becoming more popular recently as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux distributions you can get and it is compatible with almost any hardware, which makes it a universal OS. It is also very stable and secure and has an at the very least a five-year support life cycle, so you will be able to get official security and performance updates. Unlike various other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you will be able to customize its core, or all of the numerous packages it features, in any way you see fit. This will enable you to install the best software environment for all of your web applications whatever their specifications. Due to the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, which means that you will always find numerous materials online regarding any question or problem that you might have.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
We offer Ubuntu with all of our Linux VPS servers and depending on what system requirements your web applications have, you'll be able to select the 32-bit or the 64-bit release of the OS with just a few clicks throughout the order process. If you order your server devoid of hosting Control Panel, the sole software that will be installed in addition to Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, so you'll be able to use a console in order to access the hosting server and to install a software environment of your liking. If you get your server with our Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, you'll have a web interface with which you're able to control almost everything just as easily as you manage a regular shared account and all necessary MySQL, FTP and email server software will be pre-installed, but the root access to your server will be limited. When you don't have a lot experience, or if you don't want to waste time on VPS management procedures, you'll be able to reap the benefits of our Managed Services upgrade, that includes every week Ubuntu Operating System upgrades.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
We provide Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server plans and if you need this Operating System, you will be able to pick the 32-bit or the 64-bit version with only a click on the order page. We offer two versions, in order to guarantee that the server will meet the requirements of the software that you'd like to set up. The full root access to your server will help you set up various other software, because the only pre-installed application is the Apache web server. You are able to access the server securely using a console, however if you like better to use a web interface, you're free to set up any kind of Control Panel that can run on an Ubuntu-powered machine. If you wish to concentrate your efforts on the content and not on server maintenance tasks, you can add our Managed Services upgrade and we will handle various tasks for you, including regular Operating System upgrades.