Debian is an OS which uses the Linux kernel. Even though it is usually set up on personal computers, it's being used on an increasing number of web servers too. The reason is that it's very stable, so a server running it will not have to be restarted for months. Debian is also regarded as being one of the most secure Operating Systems in existence, as security patches are released within days after an issue is found. This is possible because thousands of experienced developers are part of the Debian project on a voluntary basis and not only do they work on the OS itself, but they also provide 24/7 support through special e-mail lists and respond within twenty minutes to any question. In this light, you will have an outstanding level of support directly from the developers who know their own platform in depth, and not from a third-party support team. Debian is also one of the Linux releases with the highest number of packages - more than 30,000. Since the Operating System is absolutely free to use, you'll be able to modify both the core and all the packages in any way you see fit. In addition, you will not have to pay any license fees.
Debian in VPS Servers
You are able to choose the Debian Operating System with each VPS server plan that we provide. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are some of the options that you will find on the order page, so you can pick the one that will be more suitable for the software that you'd like to install and run later. A Debian-powered VPS can be set up either without Control Panel or with our in-house made Hepsia Control Panel. In the first case, you have more freedom, due to the fact that you will have full root access and you will be able to make use of the advantages and the full functionality provided by Debian. In the second case, the root access will be restricted, but you'll be able to control your online content through a web interface, not a console. If you do not have much time to control your Debian-powered server, or in case you don't have substantial experience, you are able to add the Managed Services upgrade to your package and our admins will handle the regular OS updates.
Debian in Dedicated Servers
32-bit and 64-bit editions of Debian are available on our dedicated server order page and you'll be able to select any of them with only a single click for your new server, depending on what software environment the apps that you would like to use require for the best performance. You can also choose whether our Hepsia Control Panel should be set up on the server or whether it should come without a Control Panel at all. The first option is suitable for inexperienced users who want a Debian-powered server, yet would like to control it like a shared web hosting account, while the second option is good for more experienced users who want to have more control, because ‘no Control Panel' stands for only Debian and the Apache web server software, and no other software installed on the server whatsoever. We will also save you time and effort with our Managed Services upgrade, since it features routine Operating System updates, to ensure that you will have a safe and stable Debian installation.