Ubuntu is a well-liked desktop Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel, and its server release is getting really popular as well. The reason is that the operating system is extremely light and it'll run on almost any hardware without issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also extremely reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for a minimum of five years, which warrants that you will have a risk-free and dependable software environment on your website hosting server at all times. Also, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities globally, which means that if you experience any kind of problem or have any kind of question, you'll find a number of resources on the web. One of the key advantages of this Operating System is that it comes with numerous software packages that can be freely adjusted according to your needs and / or the needs of the applications which you intend to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees any time. In comparison, other Operating Systems are paid and their code is not accessible, thus it can't be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
We offer Ubuntu with all our VPS servers and based on what system requirements your web apps have, you are able to choose the 32-bit or the 64-bit release of the OS with only a few clicks throughout the order process. When you obtain your server with no hosting Control Panel, the sole software that will be installed on top of Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, thus you will be able to use a console to gain access to the hosting server and to install a software environment of your liking. If you get your server with the Hepsia hosting Control Panel, you will have an online interface with which you are able to control almost everything just as easily as you manage a standard shared account and all of the necessary MySQL, FTP and email server software will be pre-installed, but the root access to the server will be limited. In case you don't have a lot experience, or if you don't want to waste time on VPS administration procedures, you're able to reap the benefits of the Managed Services upgrade, which includes every week Ubuntu Operating System upgrades.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
If the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu as well as lots of resources, you can choose one of our dedicated servers and add this Operating System to your order with just a single click. You'll be able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS, depending on which edition your apps need to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. As you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you can set up anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not contain a website hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, but if you would like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to control your sites. In case you don't want to lose time controlling the web hosting server, you can use the Managed Services package, which includes lots of tasks performed by our system administrators on your behalf. The upgrade comes with regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.