Ubuntu is among the most popular Linux versions for desktop computers, however the OS also has a server version, that has been gaining in popularity recently. Ubuntu is really quick and supports various hardware components, so it can run on virtually any kind of computer not using an excessive amount of resources. The OS is regarded as being very dependable and secure, plus as a result of its popularity, you will find numerous sources online with info about any question or problem that you might have. The Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for a minimum of five years, so you're able to get security patches without worrying about softwareissues in the long term. Due to the fact that Ubuntu is totally free to use, you're able to customize both its core and the thousands of additional software packages which you can download and install in any way you find fit, with no restrictions and without any license fees. In this way, you can receive a quick, dependable and powerful web hosting service and pay only the cost of the server.
Ubuntu in VPS Servers
With all of our VPS hosting plans, you'll be able to select the Ubuntu Operating System from the order page. We're aware of the fact that some programs have particular requirements in terms of the Operating System they're set up on, so you'll be able to select from the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of Ubuntu. Also, you can select if your VPS should feature our Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will get everything you need pre-installed - MySQL, electronic mail server, FTP, etc. software, and you're able to do everything from your online browser, however the root access is limited; whereas in the second case, you will get Ubuntu as well as the Apache server software only, so that you will be able to install anything freely due to the full root access which you will be given, yet the server management tasks can be performed through a console. Our admins can keep track of your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu setup on a weekly basis when you add the optional Managed Services bundle which we offer.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
If the applications that you want to run require Ubuntu and plenty of resources, you should select one of our dedicated web hosting plans 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 your OS, based on which release your applications need in order to work properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you can install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not contain a hosting Control Panel, therefore you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, however if you'd like, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to command your websites. When you do not want to lose time supervising the server, you can take full advantage of the Managed Services package, that features a number of tasks done by our sysadmins on your behalf. The upgrade includes regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.