Ubuntu is an exceptionally popular Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel. While it is used primarily on desktop machines, its server version has been gaining in popularity recently as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux distributions available and it supports almost any kind of hardware, that makes it a universal OS. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at least a 5-year support life cycle, so you are able to receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike various other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without any license fees and you will be able to modify its core, and all of the numerous packages it contains, in any way you see fit. This will allow you to set up the ideal software environment for all of your web apps regardless of their specifications. Because of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has huge developer and user communities, so you will always find lots of materials on the world wide web regarding any question or problem that you might have.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
We supply Ubuntu with our Linux VPS servers and based on what system requirements your web apps have, you'll be able to select the 32-bit or the 64-bit edition of the Operating System with just a few clicks throughout the registration process. If you obtain your server without a web hosting Control Panel, the sole software which will be set up along with Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, so you are able to use a console in order to access the hosting server and to set up a software environment of your liking. If you obtain your server with our Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, you'll have an online interface with which you will be able to manage almost everything as quickly as you control a regular shared account and all essential MySQL, FTP and email server software will be pre-installed, however the root access to your server is restricted. If you don't have a lot of experience, or in case you do not plan to waste time on VPS supervision procedures, you will be able to take advantage of the Managed Services upgrade, which features once a week Ubuntu Operating System updates.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
You are able to get Ubuntu with our dedicated server plans, since we offer 32-bit and 64-bit releases of this Operating System. In this way, you will be able to pick the more appropriate of them, based on the type of applications which you need to set up and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the OS. You will have root-level access to the server, which provides you with full control over the software environment. We'll set up only the Apache web server software, so you can add anything else you will need, even if it's not related directly to websites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You will be able to control everything using a console, however if you want, you can also set up a web hosting Control Panel, when it supports Ubuntu. When you order the optional Managed Services bundle, we will keep your Operating System up-to-date weekly and will make sure that you have the most recent software packages for a stable and protected server environment.