CentOS
See why a lot of web hosts go with CentOS as their first pick for a hosting server OS.
CentOS is one of the most sought after Linux-based server Operating Systems out there. It's used by a large number of hosting suppliers, since it's very stable, secure and reliable, not to mention that it is freely customizable, because it is an open-source OS. CentOS is used for production servers, because it's also very quick and takes minimal resources. In addition, you can install and run any kind of web app, as long as it can run on a Linux equipment. If you use a CentOS-powered server, you will be able to adjust any part of your Operating System in accordance with your preferences. The fact that CentOS is absolutely free does mean that you will need to pay for your server, but not for any sort of license fees, that will minimize your overall expenses. A large group of developers and users stands behind CentOS, therefore in case you ever experience any problems, or you are simply not sure how to perform a certain task, you'll be able to discover a solution in no time. A significant benefit of the OS is also the fact that each release is officially supported and updated for a minimum of ten years, so you'll always have a secure and dependable software environment.
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CentOS in VPS Web Hosting
When you purchase one of our
virtual private server plans, you will see CentOS as one of the Operating System choices on the signup page. You are able to choose to install either the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of CentOS, determined by the software that you intend to set up later. Unlike other Linux distributions, CentOS supports different hosting Control Panels as well, so you will be able to select Hepsia, cPanel or DirectAdmin, each of which can be installed throughout the VPS creation, as well as web server software, MySQL server software, and so on. If you need a VPS for some other purpose or if you want different software on it, you can order the server without Control Panel and you'll get a machine with CentOS and the Apache web server software only. With a CentOS-powered virtual server from our company, you will enjoy a secure and reliable web hosting service for all of your Internet sites.
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CentOS in Dedicated Servers Hosting
If you decide to order one of the
dedicated server packages that we provide, you can pick the CentOS Operating System for your new machine. Due to the fact that it is very light and efficient, you will be able to utilize all of the resources for your website. CentOS supports all 3 hosting Control Panels that we offer - Hepsia, cPanel and DirectAdmin. Thus, you're able to use the dedicated server for any purpose - to host all your personal sites in a single account, to set up separate Control Panels for each
domain or even to resell web hosting plans to other people. You may also acquire a server without a Control Panel and install any custom software which you need, instead of the default applications that we install on each machine that is ordered with a Control Panel. When you add our optional Managed Services bundle throughout the sign-up process or at any later time, we'll perform regular CentOS updates besides all the other things which are part of the bundle.