Ubuntu is a preferred desktop Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel, but its server version is getting very popular as well. The reason is the fact that the OS is really light and it will run on almost any hardware with no issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also very reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) editions are supported for at least five years, which warrants that you should have a secure and dependable software environment on your web hosting server all the time. Also, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities worldwide, so if you experience any kind of problem or have any kind of question, you will find a number of resources on the net. Among the basic benefits of this OS is the fact that it comes with a great number of software packages which can be easily changed in accordance with your needs and the needs of the apps which you want to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees at any time. In comparison, other OS's are paid and their code is not accessible, thus it can't be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With all of our VPS service, you'll be able to select the Ubuntu OS from the order page. We recognize the fact that some programs have certain requirements in terms of the Operating System they're installed on, which means that you will be able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of Ubuntu. In addition, you can choose if the VPS should come with our Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you'll have everything you'll need pre-installed - MySQL, email server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you will be able to do everything via your web browser, but the root access will be limited; while in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu as well as the Apache server software only, which means that you'll be able to install anything freely because of the full root access which you'll be given, however the server management tasks will be done using a console. Our admins will watch your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup on a weekly basis if you add the additional Managed Services bundle that we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
When the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu as well as a lot of system resources, you should opt for our Linux dedicated servers and add this Operating System to your order with a click. You can select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of the Operating System, based on which edition your applications 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'll be able to set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't come with a hosting Control Panel, and you can manage your content from a Secure Shell console, yet if you want, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to take care of your Internet sites. In case you don't want to lose time taking care of your web hosting server, you can take advantage of the Managed Services package, that includes many tasks performed by our admins on your behalf. The package features regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.