Ubuntu is an exceptionally popular OS, which employs the Linux kernel. Though it's used mainly on PCs, its server version has been becoming more popular nowadays as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions out there and it's compatible with almost any hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. It's also very stable and secure and has an a minimum of a five-year support life cycle, so you are able to get official protection and performance updates. Unlike numerous other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you'll be able to modify its core, or any of the countless packages it features, in any way you see fit. This will allow you to install the ideal software environment for your web applications whatever their specifications. Because of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has huge developer and user communities, so you'll always find find numerous materials online related to any question or problem that you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

We provide Ubuntu with all our VPS servers and depending on what system requirements your web applications have, you'll be able to pick the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of the OS with just a couple of mouse clicks throughout the registration process. When you order your server devoid of web hosting Control Panel, the only piece of software which will be installed in addition to Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, therefore you can use a console to gain access to the server and to create a software environment of your choice. When you order your server with the Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, you'll have an online interface with which you can manage almost everything just as easily as you control a regular shared account and all of the essential MySQL, FTP and email server software are pre-installed, however the root access to the server will be limited. In case you don't have a lot of experience, or in case you don't like to waste time on VPS control procedures, you will be able to reap the benefits of the Managed Services upgrade, that includes once a week Ubuntu Operating System updates.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

When the apps that you would like to run require Ubuntu as well as a lot of system resources, you can opt for one of our dedicated servers and add this OS to your order with just a single click. You can select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of your Operating System, according to which release your apps need in order to function properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you will be able to install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not contain a hosting Control Panel, therefore you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, but if you would like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your Internet sites. When you don't want to lose time managing your hosting server, you can employ the Managed Services package, that features lots of tasks done by our sysadmins on your behalf. The package comes with routine updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.