Ubuntu is a very popular OS, that makes use of the Linux kernel. Although it is used primarily on personal computers, its server version has been gaining in popularity nowadays as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux releases available and it is compatible with almost any kind of hardware, that makes it a universal OS. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at least a 5-year support life cycle, so you're able to receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike many other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you'll be able to customize its core, and any of the numerous packages it features, in any way you find fit. This allows you to install the right software environment for all your web apps whatever their requirements. Due to the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, which means that you can always find find a lot of materials on the world wide web about any question or problem that you may have.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With all of our VPS service, you will be able to select the Ubuntu OS from the order page. We're aware of the fact that some programs have certain requirements in terms of the Operating System they're installed on, so you're able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of Ubuntu. In addition, you can choose if your VPS should feature our Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will get everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, email server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you will be able to make everything by using 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 are able to set up anything freely because of the full root access that you will be given, but the server management tasks will be done using a console. Our sysadmins can keep track of your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu setup weekly if you add the additional Managed Services bundle which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
When the applications that you want to run require Ubuntu and lots of resources, you can opt for our Linux dedicated service and add this Operating System to your order with a click. You'll be able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of the Operating System, based on which release your apps need to function properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Due to the fact that you'll have full root access, you will 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 doesn't include a hosting Control Panel, which means that you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, but if you'd like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to command your websites. In case you don't want to lose time managing the hosting server, you can employ our Managed Services package, which includes a number of tasks done by our admins on your behalf. The upgrade features routine updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.