Ubuntu is a well-liked desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, and its server edition is getting very popular as well. The reason is that the operating system is extremely light and it can run on almost any kind of hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also really reliable and secure and all Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for at least 5 years, which warrants that you should have a secure and dependable software environment on your web hosting server all of the time. Furthermore, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities in the world, which means that if you experience any difficulty or have any kind of question, you will discover plenty of resources online. One of the main advantages of this OS is that it features tens of thousands of software packages which can be freely modified in accordance with your needs and / or the requirements of the apps which you want to run, not to mention that you won't have to pay any kind of license fees at all. In contrast, other Operating Systems are paid and their code is not accessible, therefore it can't be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Hosting
With all of our Linux VPS hosting, you're able to decide on the Ubuntu Operating System on the order page. We are aware of the fact that some programs have specific requirements with regard to the Operating System they can be set up on, so you are able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. You can also select whether the VPS should come with the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will have everything you'll need pre-installed - MySQL, e-mail server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you are able to make everything from your online browser, however the root access will be limited; while in the second case, you will receive Ubuntu plus the Apache server software only, so you're able to install anything freely due to the full root access which you will be given, however the server management tasks are performed using a console. Our sysadmins can monitor your VPS and update the Ubuntu installation weekly when you add the additional Managed Services bundle that we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting
You are able to obtain Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server plans, as we supply 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this OS. This way, you can choose the more appropriate of the two, based on the type of apps which you wish to set up and run and on the system requirements they have about the OS. You will have root-level access to the server, which provides you with full control of the software setting. We'll install only the Apache web server software, which means that you're able to add everything else you'll need, even when it is not related directly to Internet sites, such as a VOIP server, for instance. You'll be able to manage everything using a console, yet if you would like, you may also install a hosting Control Panel, as long as it supports Ubuntu. When you order the optional Managed Services bundle, we will maintain your Operating System up-to-date weekly and will ensure that you have the latest software packages for a reliable and secure server environment.