Ubuntu is a very popular Operating System, that employs the Linux kernel. Though it's used mainly on desktop machines, its server version has been gaining in popularity recently as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions you can get and it supports almost any hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. It's also very stable and secure and has an at the very least a five-year support life cycle, so you are able to receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike lots of other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you're able to modify its core, and / or all of the numerous packages it features, in any way you find fit. This will allow you to install the perfect software environment for all your web apps whatever their specifications. Because of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, which means that you will always find lots of materials online related to any question or problem that you may have.

Ubuntu in VPS Web Hosting

We provide Ubuntu with all our VPS web hosting and depending on what requirements your web applications have, you'll be able to get the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of the OS with just a couple of mouse clicks throughout the order process. When you get your server with no web hosting Control Panel, the only software which will be set up in addition to Ubuntu will be the Apache web server software, which means that you are able to use a console to access the server and to install a software environment that you choose. If you acquire your server with the Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, you will have a web interface with which you're able to manage almost everything as quickly as you control a standard shared account and all of the essential MySQL, FTP and email server software will be pre-installed, but the root access to the server is restricted. In case you don't have a lot of experience, or if you do not want to waste time on VPS administration procedures, you'll be able to reap the benefits of our Managed Services upgrade, which includes once a week Ubuntu Operating System upgrades.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers Hosting

If the applications that you need to run require Ubuntu as well as lots of system resources, you should opt for our Linux dedicated hosting services and add this OS to your order with a single click. You'll be able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of your OS, according to which edition your applications need to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. As you will have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you'll be able to install anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not contain a website hosting Control Panel, and you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, but if you want, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your web sites. In case you do not want to lose time maintaining your web hosting server, you can employ the Managed Services package, which includes plenty of tasks done by our admins on your behalf. The package features regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.