Ubuntu is an extremely popular OS, which uses the Linux kernel. Though it is used mainly on desktop machines, its server version has been becoming more popular recently as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux releases out there and it is compatible with almost any kind of hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. It's also very stable and secure and has an no less than a five-year support life cycle, so you can get official security and performance updates. Unlike many other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you will be able to modify its core, and / or any of the countless packages it contains, in any way you see fit. This will allow you to install the perfect software environment for all of your web apps whatever their specifications. Because of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so that you can always find find lots of materials on the Internet regarding any question or problem which you may have.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With any of our VPS web hosting plans, you can decide on the Ubuntu Operating System from the order page. We recognize the fact that some programs have certain requirements with regard to the Operating System they can be installed on, which means that you are able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of Ubuntu. Also, you can choose if your VPS should feature our Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will get everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, e-mail server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you are able to do everything through your online browser, but the root access will be restricted; while in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu plus the Apache server software only, so that you will be able to set up anything freely due to the full root access which you'll be given, yet the server management tasks can be performed through a console. Our administrators will watch your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu installation weekly if you add the optional Managed Services package that we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
You are able to acquire Ubuntu with each of our dedicated server plans, due to the fact that we provide 32-bit and 64-bit releases of this OS. This way, you'll be able to choose the more appropriate of them, depending on the type of apps which you want to install and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the OS. You'll have root-level access to the server, which gives you full control over the software setting. We will install only the Apache web server software, therefore you will be able to add everything else you need, even if it is not related directly to web sites, such as a VOIP server, for instance. You are able to manage everything using a console, however if you would like, you can also install a website hosting Control Panel, on condition that it is compatible with Ubuntu. In case you order the optional Managed Services bundle, we'll maintain your Operating System up-to-date every week and will ensure that you have the latest software packages for a reliable and risk-free server environment.