Ubuntu is an exceptionally popular OS, which makes use of the Linux kernel. Even though it's used mainly on PCs, its server version has been rising in popularity recently as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux distributions out there and it's compatible with almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal OS. It's also very stable and secure and has an at the very least a 5-year support life cycle, so you will be able to receive official security and performance updates. Unlike lots of other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed devoid of license fees and you can modify its core, and all of the countless packages it comes with, in any way you see fit. This will allow you to set up the right software environment for all of your web apps regardless of their specifications. As a result of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, so you will always find lots of materials on the web related to any question or problem which you may have.

Ubuntu in VPS Servers

Ubuntu is available with all our VPS servers and you can acquire a VPS running it in less than 1 hour. 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the OS are available, which means that you can pick the one that you need when the software that you want to run on your hosting server has particular system requirements in this regard. You can also select whether your Ubuntu-powered VPS should be installed without a Control Panel, in which case you'll 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'll have a world wide web interface and all the needed web server, MySQL, FTP, e-mail server, etc. software will be pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more restricted, 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 when 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

If the applications that you want to run require Ubuntu as well as a lot of resources, you can opt for our Linux dedicated web hosting plans and add this OS to your order with just a single click. You can choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of the Operating System, according to which edition your applications need to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. As 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'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't feature a hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content from a Secure Shell console, yet if you want, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your websites. If you do not want to lose time managing your web hosting server, you can employ our Managed Services package, that includes lots of tasks done by our system administrators on your behalf. The upgrade comes with regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.