Ubuntu is a widespread desktop Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel, and its server edition is getting pretty popular too. The reason is that the OS is very light and it will function on almost any hardware without issues, utilizing its resources to the fullest. Ubuntu is also really reliable and secure and all the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for at least five years, which warrants that you should have a protected and stable software environment on your server at all times. Also, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities globally, so if you experience any issue or have any question, you'll discover lots of resources on the net. Among the main advantages of this Operating System is that it has thousands of software packages that can be easily modified in accordance with your needs and / or the requirements of the apps which you wish to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any kind of license fees at all. In comparison, other OS's are paid and their program code is not accessible, thus it can't be changed.

Ubuntu in VPS

With all of our VPS, you will be able to choose the Ubuntu OS on the order page. We are aware of the fact that some programs have particular requirements in terms of the Operating System they're installed on, so you will be able to select from the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of Ubuntu. Also, you can select if your VPS should come with our Hepsia Control Panel or no Control Panel at all. In the first case, you will have everything you'll need pre-installed - MySQL, e-mail server, FTP, etcetera. software, and you're able to make everything through your Internet browser, however the root access is limited; while in the second case, you will get Ubuntu and the Apache server software only, which means that you'll be able to install anything freely thanks to the full root access that you'll be given, however the server management tasks can be done using a console. Our administrators will watch your VPS and upgrade the Ubuntu installation weekly when you add the optional Managed Services package that we offer.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Hosting

We offer Ubuntu with each of our dedicated server packages and if you need this Operating System, you're able to select the 32-bit or the 64-bit version with just a click on the order page. We supply two versions, in order to ensure that the hosting server matches the requirements of the software that you need to install. The full root accessibility to the server will help you install any other software, because the only pre-installed app will be the Apache web server. You will be able to access the server safely through a console, yet if you would like to use a web interface, you are free to install any Control Panel that can function on an Ubuntu-powered machine. If you'd like to focus your efforts on your content and not on server maintenance tasks, you will be able to add the Managed Services upgrade and we will handle various tasks for you, which includes weekly OS updates.