Ubuntu is a well-liked desktop Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel, but its server edition is getting quite popular too. The reason is that the OS is really light and it can run on almost any hardware with no issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also very reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which warrants that you will have a protected and stable software environment on your server all the time. Also, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities globally, so if you experience any difficulty or have any kind of question, you'll find plenty of resources online. One of the key benefits of this OS is the fact that it comes with numerous software packages which can be easily adjusted in accordance with your needs and the needs of the applications that you need 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 program code is not accessible, which means that it can't be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With any of our Linux VPS servers, you'll be able to decide on the Ubuntu OS from the order page. We recognize the fact that some programs have particular requirements in terms of the OS they can be set up on, and you can select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. In addition, you can choose if the VPS should include the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will find everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, email server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you are able to make everything via your Internet browser, however the root access will be limited; while in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu as well as the Apache server software only, so that you will be able to install anything freely due to the full root access which you will be given, but the server management tasks can be done from a console. Our system administrators will monitor your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup on a weekly basis if you add the additional Managed Services bundle which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
When the apps that you would like to run require Ubuntu and a lot of system resources, you can select one of our Linux dedicated service and add this OS to your order with a single click. You'll be able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of your OS, according to which edition your apps need to work properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on the machine and you'll be able to install anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not feature a website hosting Control Panel, and you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, yet if you want, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to take care of your Internet sites. In case you don't want to lose time managing your web hosting server, you can use our Managed Services package, that features a lot of tasks done by our admins on your behalf. The upgrade comes with routine updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.