Ubuntu is a very popular Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel. Even though it's used mainly on PCs, its server version has been becoming more popular recently as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions available and it supports almost any kind of hardware, that makes it a universal OS. It is also very stable and secure and has an at least a five-year support life cycle, so you will be able to get official safety and performance updates. Unlike alternative OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without any license fees and you'll be able to modify its core, and / or any of the thousands of packages it features, in any way you see fit. This will enable you to set up the best software environment for your web apps irrespective of their specifications. Due to the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has huge developer and user communities, which means that you will always find plenty of materials on the Internet regarding any question or problem which you might have.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With all of our VPS servers, you can decide on the Ubuntu OS from the order page. We are aware of the fact that some pieces of software have particular requirements in terms of the OS they're set up on, so you are able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. You can also select if your VPS should feature the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will have everything you will need pre-installed - MySQL, email server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you can do everything from your web browser, yet the root access will be limited; whereas in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, which means that you can set up 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 monitor your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup weekly when you add the additional Managed Services bundle which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
You'll be able to obtain Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server plans, as we provide 32-bit and 64-bit releases of this OS. This way, you're able to pick the more appropriate of them, depending on the type of apps that you'd like to install and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the OS. You'll have root-level access to the server, which gives you full control of the software setting. We will install just the Apache web server software, which means that you can add anything else you will need, even when it is not related directly to sites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You are able to control everything using a console, but if you want, you can also install a web hosting Control Panel, when it's compatible with Ubuntu. If you order the optional Managed Services bundle, we will maintain your OS up-to-date weekly and will ensure that you have the newest software packages for a reliable and risk-free server environment.