CentOS is one of the most preferred Linux-based server Operating Systems out there. It's employed by countless website hosting service providers, because it's very stable, secure and reliable, not to mention that it can be customized freely, because it is an open-source Operating System. CentOS is used for production servers, as it's also really quick and takes minimal resources. On top of that, you are able to set up and run any kind of web app, provided that it can function on a Linux equipment. When you use a CentOS-powered server, you are able to customize any part of the Operating System according to your preferences. The fact that CentOS is absolutely free means that you will have to pay for your server, but not for any license fees, which will decrease your overall expenses. A huge group of developers and users stands behind CentOS, so in case you ever have any problems, or you are simply not sure how to perform a particular task, you'll be able to find a solution quickly. A significant advantage of the OS is also the fact that every version is officially supported and updated for at least ten years, so you'll always have a secure and dependable software environment.
CentOS in VPS Hosting
If you acquire one of our virtual private server packages, you will see CentOS as one of the Operating System options on the signup page. You are able to decide to run either the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of CentOS, according to the software that you would like to install later. Unlike other Linux distributions, CentOS supports different website hosting Control Panels as well, so you can select Hepsia, cPanel or DirectAdmin, each of which can be installed through the VPS creation, as well as web server software, MySQL server software, etcetera. When you need a VPS for another purpose or if you want different software on it, you will be able to order the server without any Control Panel and you'll get a machine with CentOS and the Apache web server software only. With a CentOS-powered virtual server from us, you'll have a safe and reliable hosting service for your web sites.
CentOS in Dedicated Web Hosting
When you need a dedicated server with CentOS, you can take advantage of the packages which we supply, as this Operating System is on the list of options that you're able to select through the registration process. Since the software that you want to use may have specific system requirements, we have 32-bit and 64-bit releases of CentOS. CentOS supports different website hosting Control Panels, so if you get a dedicated server with the Hepsia Control Panel, you will be able to control the server like you're controlling one very large account, whereas with cPanel and DirectAdmin, you're able to have separate accounts for the domain names that you host and can even start a reseller business, since the two Control Panels offer such a functionality. If you add our Managed Services upgrade, we will also perform OS updates weekly and will ensure that your server is safe and it has the most up-to-date software all the time, so as to ensure the best performance for your Internet sites.