Ubuntu is a widely used desktop OS, which uses the Linux kernel, and its server edition is getting quite popular too. The main reason is that the operating system is really light and it can function on almost any hardware without issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also extremely reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for a minimum of 5 years, which guarantees that you should have a protected and stable software environment on your web hosting server all the time. Furthermore, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities on earth, so if you experience any issue or have any question, you'll find lots of resources online. Among the basic advantages of this OS is the fact that it contains tens of thousands of software packages which can be easily customized in accordance with your needs as well as the needs of the applications that you intend to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees any time. In contrast, other Operating Systems are paid and their code isn't accessible, which means that it cannot be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS Hosting

We offer Ubuntu with all our VPS hosting and depending on what requirements your web applications have, you can get the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of the Operating System with just a few clicks during the order process. When you obtain your server with no hosting Control Panel, the sole piece of software which will be set up in addition to Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, which means that you can use a console to gain access to the website hosting server and to set up a software environment that you choose. If you order your server with our Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, you'll have a world wide web interface with which you will be able to control almost everything as quickly as you manage a regular shared account and all vital MySQL, FTP and email server software are pre-installed, however the root access to your server will be restricted. When you don't have a lot of experience, or if you don't like to waste time on VPS supervision procedures, you can take advantage of our Managed Services upgrade, which features regular Ubuntu Operating System upgrades.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting

You can acquire Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server packages, as we provide 32-bit and 64-bit releases of this Operating System. This way, you are able to pick the more appropriate of these two, depending on the type of applications which you'd like 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'll install just the Apache web server software, which means that you'll be able to add anything else you will need, even if it's not related directly to websites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You will be able to control everything through a console, yet if you would like, you can also install a hosting Control Panel, when it supports Ubuntu. When you order the optional Managed Services bundle, we'll keep your OS up-to-date every week and will make sure that you have the most up-to-date software packages for a stable and risk-free server environment.