Ubuntu is an extremely popular OS, that makes use of the Linux kernel. While it is used primarily on desktop machines, its server version has been gaining in popularity these days as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux releases available and it is compatible with almost any hardware, that makes it a universal OS. It's also very stable and secure and has an a minimum of a five-year support life cycle, so you will be able to receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike many other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed devoid of license fees and you'll be able to customize its core, and all of the countless packages it comes with, in any way you find fit. This will allow you to set up the ideal software environment for your web applications whatever their specifications. Because of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, so that you will always find plenty of materials on the Internet about any question or problem which you might have.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Hosting
We supply Ubuntu with each of our dedicated server plans and if you need this Operating System, you will be able to select the 32-bit or the 64-bit version with just a click on the order page. We provide two versions, so as to guarantee that the server matches the requirements of the software that you wish to set up. The full root accessibility to your server will enable you to install any other software, as the only pre-installed application is the Apache web server. You will be able to access the server securely using a console, yet if you like better to use a world wide web interface, you are free to install any Control Panel that can function on an Ubuntu-powered machine. If you wish to concentrate your efforts on your content and not on server maintenance tasks, you are able to add our Managed Services upgrade and we will handle plenty of tasks for you, including once a week OS updates.