Ubuntu is a very popular Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel. Even though it's used mainly on personal computers, its server version has been becoming more popular lately as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux releases available and it supports almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal Operating System. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an a minimum of a five-year support life cycle, so you're able to get official security and performance updates. Unlike numerous other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you are able to customize its core, and all of the numerous packages it contains, in any way you find fit. This will enable you to set up the optimal software environment for your web apps whatever their specifications. As a result of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, which means that you can always find find a lot of materials on the Internet regarding any question or problem that you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

With any of our VPS servers, you will be able to pick the Ubuntu Operating System on the order page. We are aware of the fact that some pieces of software have certain requirements in terms of the OS they are installed on, so you're able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. In addition, you can choose whether the VPS should come with the Hepsia Control Panel or with no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will receive everything you will need pre-installed - MySQL, email server, FTP, etc. software, and you will be able to do everything via your online browser, but the root access is limited; whereas in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, which means that you can install anything freely because of the full root access which you will be given, however the server management tasks can be performed through a console. Our sysadmins can keep track of your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu installation weekly when you add the additional Managed Services package which we offer.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

When the apps that you would like to run require Ubuntu as well as lots of system resources, you should choose our dedicated servers and add this Operating System to your order with a click. You are able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of your Operating System, depending on which release your applications need to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you'll 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 come with a hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, yet if you'd like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your web sites. When you do not want to lose time maintaining your hosting server, you can reap the benefits of the Managed Services package, which includes numerous tasks performed by our sysadmins on your behalf. The package comes with regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.