Ubuntu is a widespread desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, and its server release is getting really popular too. The reason is that the OS is amazingly light and it will run on almost any hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also very reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) editions are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which warrants that you will have a secure and stable software environment on your website hosting server all of the time. In addition, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities worldwide, which means that if you experience any problem or have any question, you will discover numerous resources on the net. One of the main advantages of this Operating System is the fact that it includes a large number of software packages that can be freely adjusted in accordance with your needs as well as the requirements of the apps which you would like to run, not to mention that you won't have to pay any kind of license fees at any time. In comparison, other OS's are paid and their code isn't accessible, therefore it can't be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS Web Hosting

With any of our VPS web hosting packages, you'll be able to select the Ubuntu Operating System on the order page. We are aware of the fact that some programs have particular requirements in terms of the Operating System they're installed on, and you are able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of Ubuntu. In addition, you can choose if your VPS should feature the Hepsia Control Panel or with no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you'll get everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, email server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you'll be able to do everything by using your Internet browser, however the root access will be restricted; whereas in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, which means that you're able to install anything freely due to the full root access that you will be given, yet the server management tasks are done through a console. Our system administrators will keep track of your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup on a weekly basis when you add the additional Managed Services package that we offer.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers Hosting

You are able to obtain Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server plans, since we supply 32-bit and 64-bit releases of this Operating System. This way, you will be able to pick the more appropriate of them, depending on the type of applications which you wish to install and run and on the system requirements they have about the Operating System. You will have root-level access to the server, which will give you full control of the software environment. We will set up only the Apache web server software, which means that you're able to add everything else you'll need, even when it's not related directly to websites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You can manage everything through a console, but if you would like, you can also install a hosting Control Panel, provided that it supports Ubuntu. When you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we will keep your OS up-to-date on a weekly basis and will make sure that you have the most up-to-date software packages for a reliable and risk-free server environment.