Ubuntu is a really popular OS, which uses the Linux kernel. Even though it's used primarily on personal computers, its server version has been becoming more popular recently as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux releases available and it supports almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal OS. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an a minimum of a 5-year support life cycle, so you will be able to receive official security and performance updates. Unlike many other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed devoid of license fees and you'll be able to customize its core, and / or any of the countless packages it features, in any way you see fit. This allows you to install the right software environment for your web applications regardless of their requirements. As a result of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so you'll always find find plenty of materials on the Internet regarding any question or problem that you may have.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

You're able to obtain Ubuntu with each of our dedicated server plans, due to the fact that we offer 32-bit and 64-bit editions of this Operating System. In this way, you will be able to select the more appropriate of the two, based on the type of applications that you want to install and run and on the system requirements they have regarding the Operating System. You'll have root-level access to the server, which gives you full control over the software environment. We will set up only the Apache web server software, so you are able to add everything else you may need, even when it's not related directly to Internet sites, such as a VOIP server, for example. You can control everything using a console, but if you want, you may also set up a web hosting Control Panel, as long as it is compatible with Ubuntu. If you order our optional Managed Services bundle, we will keep your Operating System up-to-date weekly and will make sure that you have the latest software packages for a stable and risk-free server environment.