Ubuntu is a really popular OS, which employs the Linux kernel. Even though it's used mainly on personal computers, its server version has been becoming more popular lately as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux releases available and it's compatible with almost any hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. It is also very stable and secure and has an at least a 5-year support life cycle, so you'll be able to get official security and performance updates. Unlike various other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you are able to modify its core, and / or any of the thousands of packages it features, in any way you see fit. This will allow you to install the right software environment for all your web applications whatever their specifications. Because of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so you can always find find lots of materials on the world wide web related to any question or problem which you might have.
Ubuntu in VPS Hosting
We offer Ubuntu with our Linux VPS hosting packages and based on what requirements your web apps have, you'll be able to choose the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of the OS with only a few mouse clicks throughout the registration process. When you obtain your server without a website hosting Control Panel, the only piece of software that will be set up on top of Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, so you're able to use a console in order to access the hosting server and to install a software environment of your choice. When you order your server with our Hepsia website hosting Control Panel, you will have an online interface with which you can manage almost everything as quickly as you manage a regular shared account and all the necessary MySQL, FTP and email server software will be pre-installed, yet the root access to the server is limited. If you do not have a lot of experience, or if you don't want to waste time on VPS management procedures, you are able to take full advantage of the Managed Services upgrade, that features every week Ubuntu Operating System upgrades.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting
When the applications that you need to run require Ubuntu and a lot of system resources, you can opt for one of our Linux dedicated web hosting and add this Operating System to your order with just a single click. You can select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of the Operating System, according to which release your applications need to function properly and to get the most of your server hardware. As you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you'll be able to set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a hosting Control Panel, therefore you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, but if you would like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to control your Internet sites. In case you don't want to lose time supervising your server, you can take advantage of our Managed Services package, which includes numerous tasks performed by our admins on your behalf. The upgrade includes regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.