Ubuntu is an extremely popular OS, which makes use of the Linux kernel. Although it's used primarily on personal computers, its server version has been rising in popularity these days as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions available and it is compatible with almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal OS. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at the very least a 5-year support life cycle, so you are able to receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike many other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you can customize its core, or any of the thousands of packages it comes with, in any way you find fit. This will allow you to set up the best software environment for all your web apps regardless of their specifications. Due to the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, so you can always find find plenty of materials online about any question or problem that you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS Hosting

Ubuntu is available with all our VPS hosting and you can obtain a VPS running it in less than one hour. 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the OS are available, so you are able to pick the one that you need if the software that you wish to run on the web hosting server has specific system requirements in this regard. You may also select if your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be set up with no Control Panel, in which case you'll have full root access and you can set up anything using a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be set up on it, in which case you'll have a world wide web interface and all of the required web server, MySQL, FTP, electronic mail server, etcetera. software is pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more limited, but such a setup is more suitable for users with less experience. We will also maintain your Ubuntu up-to-date on a regular basis when you add our Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do this throughout the VPS order process or at any later time via your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting

When the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu as well as a lot of resources, you should opt for our Linux dedicated web hosting and add this Operating System to your order with a click. You are able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS, according to which release your apps need to function properly and to get the most of your server hardware. As you will have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on the machine and you can install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a website hosting Control Panel, therefore 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 control your web sites. When you do not want to lose time managing the hosting server, you can employ our Managed Services package, that includes lots of tasks performed by our admins on your behalf. The upgrade features regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.