Ubuntu is an exceptionally popular Operating System, that makes use of the Linux kernel. While it's used mainly on PCs, its server version has been gaining in popularity recently as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions available and it's compatible with almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal OS. It's also very stable and secure and has an no less than a 5-year support life cycle, so you will be able to get official security and performance updates. Unlike alternative OS's, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you'll be able to customize its core, as well as all of the numerous packages it comes with, in any way you find fit. This will enable you to install the perfect software environment for your web apps regardless of their specifications. As a result of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, so you'll always find find a lot of materials on the web regarding any question or problem which you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS Web Hosting

Ubuntu is available with all of our Linux VPS web hosting services and you can get a VPS running it in just an hour. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are available, which means that you're able to select the one which you need when the software that you would like to run on your hosting server has particular system requirements in this regard. You may also select whether your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be installed with no Control Panel, in which case you'll have full root access and you will be able to install anything using 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 of the necessary web server, MySQL, FTP, e-mail server, etcetera. software is pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more limited, but this type of setup is more effective for users with less experience. We can also maintain your Ubuntu up-to-date regularly when you add the Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do so during the VPS order process or at any later time via your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers Hosting

When the applications that you wish to run require Ubuntu and a lot of system resources, you should opt for our dedicated servers hosting and add this OS to your order with a single click. You are able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of the Operating System, according to which edition your apps need in order to function properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on the machine and you can install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't feature a hosting Control Panel, and you can manage your content from a Secure Shell console, but if you'd like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to control your sites. In case you do not want to lose time maintaining the web hosting server, you can take advantage of our Managed Services package, which includes a lot of tasks done by our admins on your behalf. The package includes routine updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.