Ubuntu is a well-liked desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, but its server edition is getting pretty popular as well. The reason is the fact that the OS is extremely light and it'll run on almost any hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also pretty reliable and secure and all Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for at least 5 years, which guarantees that you should have a protected and stable software environment on your website hosting server all of the time. Also, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities on the planet, so if you experience any kind of problem or have any kind of question, you'll find plenty of resources on the net. Among the major advantages of this Operating System is that it includes numerous software packages which can be easily customized according to your needs and the requirements of the apps which you wish to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees at any time. In comparison, other Operating Systems are paid and their program code isn't accessible, therefore it can't be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS

Ubuntu is available with all our VPS and you can acquire a VPS running it in just an hour. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are available, so that you are able to choose the one that you need when the software that you wish to run on the website hosting server has particular system requirements in this regard. You may also select if your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be installed with no Control Panel, in which case you'll have full root access and you'll be able to install anything using a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be installed on it, in which case you will have a web interface and all the required web server, MySQL, FTP, e-mail server, etcetera. software is pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more restricted, but this type of setup is more effective for users with less experience. We will also maintain your Ubuntu up-to-date on a regular basis if you add the Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do so during the VPS order process or at any later time from your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Hosting

When the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu as well as plenty of resources, you should opt for our dedicated servers hosting packages and add this Operating System to your order with a single click. You will be able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS, depending on which edition your applications need in order to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Due to the fact that you will have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on the machine and you will be able to set up anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't contain a web hosting Control Panel, and you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, but if you want, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to take care of your websites. When you don't want to lose time managing your server, you can use the Managed Services package, that includes plenty of tasks done by our system administrators on your behalf. The package comes with regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.