Ubuntu is an extremely popular OS, which employs the Linux kernel. Though it's used primarily on desktops, its server version has been rising in popularity recently as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux distributions available and it's compatible with almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal Operating System. It is also very stable and secure and has an a minimum of a 5-year support life cycle, so you will be able to receive official security and performance updates. Unlike numerous other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed without any license fees and you can modify its core, or all of the numerous packages it features, in any way you see fit. This will enable you to set up the perfect software environment for all of your web apps regardless of their requirements. Because of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has huge developer and user communities, so that you'll always find find numerous materials on the world wide web regarding any question or problem which you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

Ubuntu is available with all of our VPS servers and you can buy a VPS running it in less than 60 minutes. 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the OS are available, so that you are able to pick the one that you need if the software that you want to run on the web hosting server has particular system requirements in this regard. You can also select if your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be installed without a Control Panel, in which case you will have full root access and you'll be able to set up anything using a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be installed on it, in which case you will have an online interface and all of the required web server, MySQL, FTP, 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 efficient for users with less experience. We will also maintain your Ubuntu up-to-date regularly if you add our Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do so during the VPS order process or at any later time through your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

When the apps that you would like to run require Ubuntu and a lot of system resources, you should opt for one of our dedicated servers and add this OS to your order with a single click. You can select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of the OS, according to which edition your apps need to work properly and to get the most of the server hardware. As you will 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 does not come with a hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, but if you want, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to command your websites. When you do not want to lose time managing the server, you can use our Managed Services package, that features numerous tasks performed by our system administrators on your behalf. The upgrade comes with routine updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.