Ubuntu is a popular desktop OS, which uses the Linux kernel, and its server edition is getting quite popular too. The main reason is that the operating system is very light and it will function on almost any hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the max. Ubuntu is also really reliable and secure and all Long-Term Support (LTS) editions are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which guarantees that you will have a safe and stable software environment on your website hosting server all the time. Furthermore, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities on the planet, which means that if you experience any problem or have any kind of question, you will discover lots of resources online. One of the main benefits of this OS is the fact that it contains numerous software packages that can be freely customized according to your needs as well as the requirements of the apps which you would like to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees at any time. In contrast, other OS's are paid and their code isn't accessible, thus it can't be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
Ubuntu is available with all our Linux VPS servers and you can acquire a VPS running it in just 1 hour. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are available, which means that you are able to select the one which you need if the software that you would like to run on your web hosting server has specific system requirements in this regard. You may also select whether your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be installed with no Control Panel, in which case you'll have full root access and you can set up anything through a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be set up on it, in which case you will have a web interface and all the needed web server, MySQL, FTP, e-mail server, etcetera. software is pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more limited, but such a setup is more efficient for users with less experience. We will also maintain your Ubuntu up-to-date regularly if you add the Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do this during the VPS order process or at any later time using your billing Control Panel.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
Ubuntu is one of the OS options which you'll find on our order page if you choose to obtain one of our Linux dedicated servers. We can install the 32-bit or the 64-bit edition, in order to match the system requirements of the apps which you wish to install on the server. You may also select the software that will run on your machine, because we will set up only the Apache web server software, so all else can be customized software of your liking. You are able to set up the latter without problems employing a Secure Shell console, because you will get root-level access and you will have full control over the server. You can set up a hosting Control Panel as well and manage some things via a graphical interface, as long as it can function on an Ubuntu-driven machine. To make things simpler, we also offer a Managed Services upgrade, which, among other things, includes OS upgrades.