Ubuntu is a well-liked desktop OS, which 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 can run on almost any kind of hardware without any issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also very reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for at least five years, which warrants that you will have a risk-free and dependable software environment on your hosting server all of the time. In addition, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities on the planet, which means that if you experience any issue or have any kind of question, you'll find lots of resources on the Internet. One of the basic benefits of this Operating System is the fact that it includes numerous software packages which can be freely changed in accordance with your needs and / or the requirements of the apps that you need to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees at all. In comparison, other Operating Systems are paid and their program code is not accessible, thus it can't be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

We provide Ubuntu with all of our Linux VPS servers and based on what requirements your web apps have, you are able to pick the 32-bit or the 64-bit edition of the Operating System with only a couple of clicks throughout the registration process. When you order your server without a web hosting Control Panel, the sole piece of software that will be set up in addition to Ubuntu is the Apache web server software, thus you will be able to use a console in order to access the website hosting server and to set up a software environment that you choose. When you get your server with our Hepsia web hosting Control Panel, you will have an online interface with which you can control almost everything as easily as you manage a regular shared account and all important MySQL, FTP and email server software are pre-installed, but the root access to your server will be limited. In case you don't have much experience, or in case you don't want to waste time on VPS administration procedures, you will be able to take full advantage of our Managed Services upgrade, that includes once a week Ubuntu Operating System updates.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

If the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu as well as lots of system resources, you can opt for one of our Linux dedicated web hosting plans and add this Operating System to your order with a single click. You're able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the Operating System, according to which edition your applications need in order to function properly and to get the most of the 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 install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not come with a website hosting Control Panel, which means that you can manage your content from a Secure Shell console, however if you would like, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to take care of your web sites. In case you do not want to lose time taking care of your hosting server, you can take full advantage of the Managed Services package, that includes lots of tasks performed by our system administrators on your behalf. The package comes with routine updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.