Ubuntu is a really popular Operating System, which makes use of the Linux kernel. Even though it's used mainly on personal computers, its server version has been becoming more popular these days as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux releases available and it supports almost any hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at the very least a 5-year support life cycle, so you can receive official security and performance updates. Unlike a number of other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you can modify its core, as well as all of the thousands of packages it contains, in any way you see fit. This allows you to install the optimal software environment for all of your web apps whatever their requirements. Due to the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so that you can always find find lots of materials on the world wide web regarding any question or problem that you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS

Ubuntu is available with all our VPS and you can get a VPS running it in just one hour. 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the OS are available, so that you're able to select the one that you need if the software that you would like to run on the web hosting server has specific system requirements in this regard. You may also select whether 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 install anything using a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be installed on it, in which case you will have an online interface and all of the necessary web server, MySQL, FTP, mail server, etc. software will be pre-installed. The root access in the second case will be more restricted, but this type of setup is more suitable for users with less experience. We will also keep your Ubuntu up-to-date on a regular basis when you add our Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do this during the VPS order process or at any later time through your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Hosting

When the applications that you need to run require Ubuntu as well as a lot of system resources, you can choose our Linux dedicated hosting services and add this OS to your order with a single click. You will be able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit version of the Operating System, based on which release your apps need in order to function properly and to get the most of the server hardware. As you'll have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on your machine and you will be able to install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a website hosting Control Panel, and you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, yet if you'd like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to command your web sites. When you don't want to lose time taking care of the server, you can take advantage of our Managed Services package, that includes plenty of tasks done by our admins on your behalf. The package features regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.