Ubuntu is a preferred desktop Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel, but its server version is getting really popular too. The reason is that the OS is amazingly light and it will run on almost any kind of hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also pretty reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) editions are supported for a minimum of five years, which warrants that you will have a protected and stable software environment on your website hosting server all the time. Also, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities worldwide, which means that if you experience any problem or have any question, you'll discover numerous resources on the Internet. One of the basic advantages of this OS is that it includes a large number of software packages which can be freely adjusted according to your needs and the requirements of the applications that you intend to run, not to mention that you won't have to pay any kind of license fees at all. In comparison, other Operating Systems are paid and their program code isn't accessible, which means that it cannot be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Web Hosting
With any of our VPS web hosting, you will be able to choose the Ubuntu OS on the order page. We are aware of the fact that some programs have specific requirements with regard to the OS they are installed on, so you can choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of Ubuntu. Also, you can select if the VPS should feature the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you'll get everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, electronic mail server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you'll be able to make everything through your online browser, yet the root access will be restricted; whereas in the second case, you'll get Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, so that you're able to set up anything freely due to the full root access which you will be given, but the server management tasks are done from a console. Our admins can watch your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup on a weekly basis if you add the optional Managed Services bundle which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers Hosting
When the apps that you want to run require Ubuntu as well as plenty of system resources, you can choose one of our dedicated hosting services and add this OS to your order with just a single click. You will be able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of your Operating System, depending on which release your applications need to work properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Due to the fact that you will have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on the machine and you'll be able to install anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't feature a hosting Control Panel, which means that you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, but if you'd like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to take care of your websites. In case you do not want to lose time controlling your server, you can take full advantage of the Managed Services package, that features many tasks performed by our sysadmins on your behalf. The upgrade comes with regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.