Ubuntu is a really popular Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel. Though it is used mainly on desktops, its server version has been becoming more popular lately as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions out there and it's compatible with almost any hardware, which makes it a universal Operating System. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an a minimum of a 5-year support life cycle, so you will be able to get official safety and performance updates. Unlike lots of other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you'll be able to modify its core, and / or any of the countless packages it contains, in any way you find fit. This will allow you to set up the right software environment for your web apps irrespective of their requirements. Because of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so that you will always find numerous materials on the web regarding any question or problem which you may have.
Ubuntu in VPS Web Hosting
Ubuntu is available with all of our Linux VPS web hosting and you can obtain a VPS running it in less than one hour. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are available, so that you're able to select the one that you need when the software that you would like to run on your server has specific system requirements regarding this. You may also select whether your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be installed without a Control Panel, in which case you will have full root access and you'll be able to set up anything using a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be installed on it, in which case you will have an online interface and all the required web server, MySQL, FTP, electronic mail server, etcetera. software will be pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more restricted, but such a setup is more effective for users with less experience. We will also keep your Ubuntu up-to-date on a regular basis if you add our Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do this throughout the VPS order process or at any later time from your billing Control Panel.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers Hosting
When the applications that you want to run require Ubuntu and lots of system resources, you should opt for our Linux dedicated servers hosting and add this OS to your order with just a single click. You'll be able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS, based on which edition your apps need to function properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on the machine and you can set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not contain a web hosting Control Panel, which means that you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, yet if you want, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your Internet sites. When you do not want to lose time supervising your web hosting server, you can take advantage of our Managed Services package, that includes many tasks done by our system administrators on your behalf. The package comes with routine updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.