Ubuntu is an extremely popular Operating System, that makes use of the Linux kernel. Even though it is used mainly on PCs, its server version has been becoming more popular recently as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions you can get and it supports almost any hardware, which makes it a universal Operating System. It's also very stable and secure and has an at least a five-year support life cycle, so you'll be able to receive official security and performance updates. Unlike lots of other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed with no license fees and you are able to customize its core, as well as any of the countless packages it features, in any way you find fit. This will enable you to install the right software environment for all your web apps regardless of their requirements. As a result of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so that you'll always find find numerous materials on the web about any question or problem that you might have.

Ubuntu in VPS Hosting

Ubuntu is available with our Linux VPS hosting and you can buy a VPS running it in just one hour. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are available, so you can pick the one which you need when the software that you wish to run on the server has particular system requirements in this regard. You may also select if 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 set up anything through a console; or if the Hepsia Control Panel should be set up on it, in which case you'll 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 limited, but this type of installation is more suitable for users with less experience. We will also maintain your Ubuntu up-to-date on a regular basis if you add the Managed Services upgrade. You will be able to do this throughout the VPS order process or at any later time via your billing Control Panel.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting

When the applications that you need to run require Ubuntu and lots of resources, you should select our Linux dedicated web hosting and add this Operating System to your order with a single click. You can select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of your OS, according to which edition your apps need to function properly and to get the most of the server hardware. Since you will have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you can set up anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a web hosting Control Panel, which means that you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, yet if you want, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your Internet sites. In case you don't want to lose time taking care of your hosting server, you can take advantage of our Managed Services package, that features many tasks performed by our system administrators on your behalf. The package features routine updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.