Ubuntu is a really popular Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel. While it is used primarily on personal computers, its server version has been becoming more popular nowadays as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux releases out there and it's compatible with almost any kind of hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at the very least a five-year support life cycle, so you're able to receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike numerous other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you will be able to customize its core, or any of the numerous packages it contains, in any way you see fit. This will allow you to set up the best software environment for your web apps irrespective of their specifications. Because of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so that you can always find find a lot of materials on the world wide web about any question or problem which you may have.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
Ubuntu is available with our VPS servers and you can purchase a VPS running it in just one hour. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are available, so that you are able to select the one that you need when the software that you would like to run on the website hosting server has particular system requirements in this regard. You can also select whether your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be installed without a Control Panel, in which case you will have full root access and you will be able to set up anything through a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be set up on it, in which case you'll have a web interface and all the needed web server, MySQL, FTP, e-mail server, etcetera. software will be pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more restricted, but this type of setup is more suitable for users with less experience. We will also keep your Ubuntu up-to-date on a regular basis when you add the Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do this throughout the VPS order process or at any later time via your billing Control Panel.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
If the apps that you need to run require Ubuntu as well as plenty of resources, you should opt for one of our Linux dedicated web hosting plans and add this OS to your order with a click. You are able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the Operating System, depending on which edition your applications need in order to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Due to the fact that you will have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you can install anything you would 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 would like, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to control your Internet sites. In case you do not want to lose time maintaining the hosting server, you can use our Managed Services package, that includes a number of tasks done by our system administrators on your behalf. The package comes with routine updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.