Ubuntu is a widespread desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, but its server edition is getting very popular too. The main reason is the fact that the operating system is amazingly light and it'll run on almost any kind of hardware without issues, utilizing its resources to the max. Ubuntu is also really reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which warrants that you will have a secure and stable software environment on your server all the time. Also, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities globally, which means that if you experience any difficulty or have any kind of question, you'll find lots of resources on the web. Among the main benefits of this Operating System is that it includes a large number of software packages which can be freely changed according to your needs and the needs of the apps which you wish to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any kind of license fees any time. In contrast, other OS's are paid and their code is not accessible, thus it can't be changed.
Ubuntu in VPS
With all of our VPS packages, you're able to select the Ubuntu OS from the order page. We are aware of the fact that some programs have certain requirements in terms of the OS they're installed on, so you're able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. Also, you can choose whether the VPS should feature our Hepsia Control Panel or with no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you'll receive everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, e-mail server, FTP, etc. software, and you are able to do everything via your web browser, yet the root access will be limited; while in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu plus the Apache server software only, which means that you can set up anything freely due to the full root access that you'll be given, however the server management tasks can be done through a console. Our admins can monitor your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup on a weekly basis if you add the additional Managed Services package that we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Hosting
You are able to acquire Ubuntu with our dedicated server plans, because we offer 32-bit and 64-bit versions of this Operating System. In this way, you'll be able to choose the more appropriate of them, based on the type of apps which you need to set up and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the Operating System. You'll have root-level access to the server, which provides you with full control over the software environment. We will set up just the Apache web server software, which means that you're able to add anything else you may need, even if it is not related directly to sites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You'll be able to control everything through a console, but if you want, you may also install a web hosting Control Panel, on condition that it's compatible with Ubuntu. If you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we'll maintain your OS up-to-date every week and will make sure that you have the most up-to-date software packages for a well-balanced and safe server environment.