Ubuntu is a really popular OS, which employs the Linux kernel. While it's used mainly on desktop machines, its server version has been gaining in popularity lately as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux distributions out there and it supports almost any hardware, which makes it a universal OS. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at least a five-year support life cycle, so you are able to get official protection and performance updates. Unlike many other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed without any license fees and you're able to customize its core, as well as all of the numerous packages it contains, in any way you find fit. This allows you to set up the proper software environment for all of your web applications regardless of their specifications. As a result of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, which means that you will always find lots of materials on the Internet related to any question or problem which you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS

Ubuntu is available with our VPS and you can get a VPS running it in just 60 minutes. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are available, which means that you are able to pick the one that you need if the software that you want to run on your server has particular system requirements regarding this. You may also select if your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be set up without a Control Panel, in which case you will have full root access and you'll be able to set up anything through a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be set up on it, in which case you will have a web interface and all needed web server, MySQL, FTP, electronic mail server, etcetera. software will be pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more limited, but such a installation is more suitable for users with less experience. We can also maintain your Ubuntu up-to-date on a regular basis if you add our Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do so during the VPS order process or at any later time via your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Hosting

When the applications that you would like to run require Ubuntu and lots of resources, you should opt for one of our Linux dedicated servers hosting packages and add this OS to your order with just a single click. You are able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of your OS, based on which edition your apps need to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Due to the fact that you will have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on the machine and you will be able to set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't come with a website hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, yet if you want, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to command your sites. If you do not want to lose time managing the server, you can use the Managed Services package, that features lots of tasks performed by our system administrators on your behalf. The package includes routine updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.