Ubuntu is a popular desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, but its server edition is getting very popular as well. The reason is the fact that the operating system is really light and it'll run on almost any kind of hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the max. Ubuntu is also extremely reliable and secure and all Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for at least five years, which warrants that you should have a protected and dependable software environment on your server all the time. In addition, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities around the world, which means that if you experience any difficulty or have any kind of question, you'll discover numerous resources online. One of the major advantages of this Operating System is the fact that it features a great number of software packages which can be freely changed according to your needs and / or the requirements of the applications which you want to run, not to mention that you won't have to pay any kind of license fees at any time. In contrast, other Operating Systems are paid and their program code is not accessible, therefore it can't be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Web Hosting
With any of our VPS web hosting, you're able to select the Ubuntu OS on the order page. We recognize the fact that some programs have specific requirements in terms of the Operating System they are set up on, which means that you'll be able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. Also, you can choose if the VPS should include the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you'll find everything you'll need pre-installed - MySQL, e-mail server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you will be able to do everything through your Internet browser, however the root access will be restricted; while in the second case, you will receive Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, which means that you are able to set up anything freely due to the full root access that you will be given, but the server management tasks can be performed using a console. Our sysadmins can monitor your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu setup weekly when you add the additional Managed Services bundle which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers Hosting
You are able to get Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server packages, as we provide 32-bit and 64-bit editions of this OS. In this way, you're able to select the more appropriate of them, depending on the type of applications that you would 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 environment. We'll set up just the Apache web server software, which means that you'll be able to add whatever else you'll need, even if it is not related directly to sites, such as a VOIP server, for instance. You are able to control everything through a console, but if you want, you may also install a web hosting Control Panel, on condition that it supports Ubuntu. In case you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we'll maintain your OS up-to-date weekly and will make sure that you have the newest software packages for a reliable and protected server environment.