Ubuntu is a widely used desktop OS, which uses the Linux kernel, but its server release is getting really popular too. The reason is that the OS is really light and it'll run on almost any kind of hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also extremely reliable and secure and all of the Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for a minimum of five years, which guarantees that you should have a secure and dependable software environment on your website hosting server at all times. In addition, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities on earth, so if you experience any issue or have any question, you'll discover lots of resources on the Internet. Among the key advantages of this Operating System is that it has tens of thousands of software packages that can be freely adjusted in accordance with your needs and the requirements of the applications that you want to run, not to mention that you won't have to pay any license fees any time. In contrast, other OS's are paid and their program code isn't accessible, which means that it cannot be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With all of our VPS servers, you'll be able to pick the Ubuntu OS from the order page. We're aware of the fact that some pieces of software have specific requirements in terms of the OS they're set up on, which means that you'll be able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of Ubuntu. You can also select whether your VPS should come with the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will receive everything you will need pre-installed - MySQL, electronic mail server, FTP, etc. software, and you will be able to do everything from your web browser, but the root access will be restricted; whereas in the second case, you will receive Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, so that you can install anything freely because of the full root access which you'll be given, however the server management tasks are performed using a console. Our sysadmins will watch your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup on a weekly basis if you add the optional Managed Services package which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
If the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu and lots of resources, you can choose our Linux dedicated web hosting plans and add this Operating System to your order with a single click. You will be able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of the OS, depending on which release your applications need in order to function properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on your machine and you will be able to set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't include a website hosting Control Panel, which means that you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, however if you would like, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to take care of your Internet sites. If you do not want to lose time controlling your web hosting server, you can take full advantage of our Managed Services package, that features a lot of tasks done by our sysadmins on your behalf. The package features routine updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.