Ubuntu is an extremely popular OS, that uses the Linux kernel. Though it is used primarily on personal computers, its server version has been rising in popularity recently as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux distributions you can get and it is compatible with almost any hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an no less than a five-year support life cycle, so you'll be able to receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike many other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you are able to modify its core, or all of the numerous packages it contains, in any way you find fit. This allows you to install the ideal software environment for all your web apps whatever their specifications. Due to the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has huge developer and user communities, so you'll always find find lots of materials online regarding any question or problem which you might have.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
If you need an Ubuntu-powered server, you are able to choose the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of the OS with each VPS server package that we offer and everything will be set up within an hour, so you'll be able to start using your VPS right away. We offer two separate versions because certain pieces of software have specific requirements so as to operate efficiently. You can control an Ubuntu-powered VPS in two ways - when you order it with our custom Hepsia hosting Control Panel, you will receive a web interface and all the software that's necessary for your websites will be pre-installed; while in case you order it with no Control Panel, you'll get just the Operating System and the Apache web server software, so that you can install other software using Secure Shell. When you decide to include the Managed Services upgrade either during the signup process or at any later time, our admins will keep an eye on your server and will update Ubuntu regularly.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
You'll be able to acquire Ubuntu with our dedicated server packages, due to the fact that we offer 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this OS. In this way, you are able to choose the more appropriate of these two, depending on the type of applications that you'd like to set up and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the Operating System. You will 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, therefore you're able to add whatever else you will need, even if it's not related directly to web sites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You will be able to manage everything through a console, however if you would like, you may also install a web hosting Control Panel, on condition that it's compatible with Ubuntu. In case you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we will maintain your OS up-to-date every week and will ensure that you have the most up-to-date software packages for a reliable and secure server environment.