Ubuntu is a very popular OS, which makes use of the Linux kernel. Though it's used primarily on PCs, its server version has been gaining in popularity these days as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions out there and it is compatible with almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal OS. It's also very stable and secure and has an a minimum of a 5-year support life cycle, so you can get official safety and performance updates. Unlike alternative OS's, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you are able to customize its core, as well as any of the countless packages it contains, in any way you find fit. This allows you to install the perfect software environment for all of your web applications regardless of their requirements. As a result of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, which means that you can always find find numerous materials online related to any question or problem which you may have.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

With all of our VPS servers, you are able to choose the Ubuntu Operating System on the order page. We are aware of the fact that some pieces of software have certain requirements with regard to the Operating System they're installed on, and you are able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of Ubuntu. Also, you can choose whether your VPS should come with the Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you'll have everything you'll need pre-installed - MySQL, electronic mail server, FTP, etc. software, and you will be able to make everything via your online browser, but the root access is restricted; whereas in the second case, you will receive Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, so that you'll be able to install anything freely because of the full root access which you will be given, however the server management tasks are performed using a console. Our admins will monitor your VPS and update the Ubuntu setup weekly when you add the additional Managed Services package which we offer.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

If the apps that you need to run require Ubuntu as well as a lot of system resources, you can choose our dedicated servers and add this OS to your order with a single click. You're able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS, according to which edition your applications need to work properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on your machine and you'll be able to set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not feature a hosting Control Panel, therefore you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, however if you would like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your sites. When you don't want to lose time maintaining your server, you can reap the benefits of the Managed Services package, that features plenty of tasks performed by our admins on your behalf. The upgrade comes with routine updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.