Ubuntu is a really popular OS, that uses the Linux kernel. Though it is used mainly on desktop machines, its server version has been becoming more popular these days as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux releases out there and it's compatible with almost any hardware, which makes it a universal OS. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an no less than a 5-year support life cycle, so you're able to receive official security and performance updates. Unlike numerous other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you can modify its core, and / or all of the thousands of packages it features, in any way you find fit. This will allow you to install the right software environment for all of your web apps irrespective of their specifications. Because of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, which means that you'll always find find numerous materials on the web regarding any question or problem which you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

Ubuntu is available with all of our Linux VPS web hosting service and you can purchase a VPS running it in less than 1 hour. 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the OS are available, so that you're able to choose the one which you need when the software that you wish to run on the server has particular system requirements in this regard. You may also select if 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 through a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be installed on it, in which case you'll have a web interface and all the needed web server, MySQL, FTP, mail server, etc. software is 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 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 through your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

If the applications that you would like to run require Ubuntu and a lot of system resources, you can select our dedicated servers 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 your Operating System, according to 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'll be able to set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't include a website hosting Control Panel, therefore you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, but if you would like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your web sites. If you do not want to lose time supervising your web hosting server, you can employ the Managed Services package, that includes many tasks performed by our sysadmins on your behalf. The upgrade features regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.