Ubuntu is a popular desktop Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel, and its server edition is getting very popular as well. The main reason is that the OS is very light and it'll run on almost any kind of hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also very reliable and secure and all of the Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which warrants that you will have a safe and stable software environment on your website hosting server at all times. Furthermore, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities around the world, so if you experience any kind of problem or have any question, you will discover numerous resources on the web. One of the major advantages of this Operating System is that it contains a great number of software packages that can be freely changed according to your needs as well as the requirements of the applications that you'd like 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, thus it cannot be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS Hosting
We supply Ubuntu with our Linux VPS hosting and depending on what requirements your web apps have, you'll be able to get the 32-bit or the 64-bit release of the OS with only a few mouse clicks throughout the registration process. If you obtain your server with no website hosting Control Panel, the only software that will be set up along with Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, which means that you can use a console to access the website hosting server and to set up a software environment that you choose. When you acquire your server with the Hepsia website hosting Control Panel, you'll have a web interface with which you will be able to control almost everything as easily as you control a regular shared account and all necessary MySQL, FTP and e-mail server software are pre-installed, but the root access to the server will be restricted. In case you don't have a lot experience, or in case you don't like to waste time on VPS administration procedures, you can reap the benefits of our Managed Services upgrade, that includes weekly Ubuntu Operating System upgrades.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting
You are able to obtain Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server plans, as we provide 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this Operating System. This way, you'll be able to pick the more appropriate of the two, depending on the type of apps which you would like to set up and run and on the system requirements they have about the OS. You will have root-level access to the server, which will give you full control of the software setting. We will install only the Apache web server software, which means that you can add anything else you will need, even if it's not related directly to sites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You are able to control everything from a console, however if you would like, you can also set up a website hosting Control Panel, on condition that it is compatible with Ubuntu. In case you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we will keep your OS up-to-date weekly and will ensure that you have the most up-to-date software packages for a well-balanced and safe server environment.