Ubuntu is a widespread desktop Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel, and its server edition is getting quite popular too. The reason is that the OS is extremely light and it'll function on almost any kind of hardware without issues, utilizing its resources to the max. Ubuntu is also extremely reliable and secure and all of the Long-Term Support (LTS) editions are supported for at least five years, which guarantees that you will have a safe and dependable software environment on your hosting server all of the time. Furthermore, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities in the world, which means that if you experience any kind of problem or have any question, you'll find lots of resources online. Among the key advantages of this Operating System is that it has a large number of software packages that can be easily adjusted according to your needs as well as the requirements of the applications that you need to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees at any time. In contrast, other Operating Systems are paid and their code is not accessible, which means that it can't be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS Hosting

With any of our Linux VPS hosting, you can choose the Ubuntu Operating System from the order page. We're aware of the fact that some programs have specific requirements in terms of the Operating System they're installed on, which means that you're able to choose from the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of Ubuntu. You can also choose if the VPS should come with our Hepsia Control Panel or with no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will get everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, email server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you will be able to do everything by using your web browser, however the root access will be limited; whereas in the second case, you'll receive Ubuntu as well as the Apache server software only, so you're able to set up anything freely because of the full root access which you will be given, yet the server management tasks will be performed using a console. Our administrators can watch your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu installation weekly when you add the additional Managed Services package which we offer.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting

You're able to get Ubuntu with all of our dedicated server plans, due to the fact that we provide 32-bit and 64-bit releases of this Operating System. In this way, you can choose the more appropriate of these two, depending on the type of applications which you need to install and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the Operating System. You'll have root-level access to the server, which gives you full control of the software setting. We'll install only the Apache web server software, therefore you will be able to add everything else you will need, even if it's not related directly to websites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You'll be able to manage everything from a console, however if you want, you can also install a website hosting Control Panel, when it is compatible with Ubuntu. When you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we'll keep your Operating System up-to-date every week and will make sure that you have the latest software packages for a stable and protected server environment.