Ubuntu is a widespread desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, but its server version is getting really popular as well. The main reason is the fact that the OS is really light and it'll run on almost any hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also very reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which warrants that you will have a risk-free and dependable software environment on your web hosting server all of the time. Furthermore, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities in the world, which means that if you experience any issue or have any kind of question, you will find plenty of resources on the net. Among the major advantages of this Operating System is that it features numerous software packages that can be easily customized according to your needs and the requirements of the apps which you wish to run, not to mention that you won't have to pay any kind of license fees any time. In comparison, other Operating Systems are paid and their code isn't accessible, which means that it cannot be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

We supply Ubuntu with our VPS servers and depending on what system requirements your web apps have, you are able to select the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of the OS with just a few clicks throughout the registration process. When you get your server devoid of hosting Control Panel, the only software which will be installed in addition to Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, therefore you'll be able to use a console to gain access to the hosting server and to build a software environment of your liking. When you obtain your server with our Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, you'll have a world wide web interface with which you'll be able to control almost everything as quickly as you manage a standard shared account and all necessary MySQL, FTP and email server software are pre-installed, but the root access to your server is limited. When you don't have a lot experience, or in case you don't want to waste time on VPS management procedures, you can take advantage of the Managed Services upgrade, that features once a week Ubuntu Operating System updates.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

You can acquire Ubuntu with our dedicated server plans, since we supply 32-bit and 64-bit releases of this Operating System. Thus, you will be able to choose the more appropriate of the two, based on the type of applications that you'd like to install and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the OS. You will have root-level access to the server, which will provide you with full control of the software setting. We'll set up only the Apache web server software, therefore you will be able to add everything else you will need, even when it is not related directly to sites, such as a VOIP server, for instance. You'll be able to manage everything through a console, however if you want, you may also set up a hosting Control Panel, on condition that it is compatible with Ubuntu. If you order the optional Managed Services bundle, we will maintain your Operating System up-to-date every week and will ensure that you have the most up-to-date software packages for a well-balanced and safe server environment.