Ubuntu is a preferred desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, and its server version is getting quite popular too. The main reason is that the operating system is extremely light and it will function on almost any hardware without issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also very reliable and secure and all Long-Term Support (LTS) editions are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which guarantees that you should have a protected and dependable software environment on your server all of the time. In addition, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities on earth, so if you experience any issue or have any question, you will discover a number of resources on the Internet. Among the key advantages of this OS is the fact that it comes with a great number of software packages which can be easily adjusted according to your needs and the needs of the applications that you want to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any kind of license fees any time. In comparison, other Operating Systems are paid and their program code isn't accessible, thus it can't be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

We supply Ubuntu with all of our VPS hosting plans and depending on what system requirements your web applications have, you're able to choose the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of the OS with just a couple of mouse clicks during the order process. When you order your server devoid of web hosting Control Panel, the only software that will be installed in addition to Ubuntu will be the Apache web server software, thus you will be able to use a console in order to access the server and to build a software environment of your choice. If you acquire your server with the Hepsia hosting Control Panel, you'll have a world wide web interface with which you can control almost everything as quickly as you control an ordinary shared account and all of the vital MySQL, FTP and email server software will be pre-installed, but the root access to your server is limited. When you don't have a lot experience, or if you don't want to waste time on VPS management procedures, you will be able to take full advantage of the Managed Services upgrade, which features weekly Ubuntu Operating System upgrades.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

You're able to get Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server packages, since we offer 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this Operating System. In this way, you are able to choose the more appropriate of these two, depending on the type of apps that you need to install and run and on the system requirements they have about the OS. You'll have root-level access to the server, which gives you full control of the software environment. We will install just the Apache web server software, so you are able to add whatever else you need, even if it's not related directly to websites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You're able to manage everything through a console, however if you want, you may also set up a website hosting Control Panel, as long as it supports Ubuntu. If you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we will maintain your OS up-to-date on a weekly basis and will make sure that you have the most up-to-date software packages for a well-balanced and protected server environment.