Ubuntu is a widely used desktop OS, that uses the Linux kernel, but its server edition is getting very popular as well. The reason is the fact that the OS is very light and it'll function on almost any hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also extremely reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for at least 5 years, which guarantees that you will have a safe and stable software environment on your website hosting server all the time. Furthermore, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities in the world, so if you experience any issue or have any kind of question, you will find numerous resources on the net. Among the key benefits of this OS is the fact that it includes numerous software packages that can be freely customized according to your needs as well as the needs of the applications that you wish to run, not to mention that you won't have to pay any kind of license fees any time. In comparison, other Operating Systems are paid and their code isn't accessible, which means that it cannot be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With all of our VPS servers, you'll be able to pick the Ubuntu Operating System on the order page. We are aware of the fact that some programs have particular requirements in terms of the OS they are installed on, which means that you'll be able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. In addition, you can choose whether your VPS should include the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you'll find everything you will need pre-installed - MySQL, electronic mail server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you can make everything through your online browser, but the root access is restricted; whereas in the second case, you will get Ubuntu as well as the Apache server software only, so you'll be able to install anything freely due to the full root access that you will be given, but the server management tasks will be performed from a console. Our admins will monitor your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu setup weekly if you add the additional Managed Services package which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
When the applications that you want to run require Ubuntu as well as plenty of resources, you should opt for our Linux dedicated servers and add this OS to your order with a click. You'll be able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS, based on which release your applications need to function properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Since you will have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on your machine and you will be able to install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not feature a web hosting Control Panel, which means that you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, yet if you would like, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your websites. In case you do not want to lose time managing the hosting server, you can take full advantage of the Managed Services package, that includes a number of tasks performed by our sysadmins on your behalf. The upgrade includes routine updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.