Ubuntu is an exceptionally popular OS, that uses the Linux kernel. Although it's used primarily on desktops, its server version has been becoming more popular nowadays as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions out there and it supports almost any hardware, which 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 get official security and performance updates. Unlike alternative OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you're able to modify its core, and any of the thousands of packages it comes with, in any way you find fit. This will enable you to install the right software environment for your web apps irrespective of their requirements. Due to the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so that you can always find find lots of materials on the world wide web regarding any question or problem that you may have.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
When the applications that you want to run require Ubuntu as well as lots of system resources, you can select our dedicated servers and add this OS to your order with a click. You are able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of your OS, based on which edition your apps need in order to function properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Due to the fact that you'll have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on your machine and you can set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content from a Secure Shell console, yet if you would like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to control your web sites. If you do not want to lose time supervising the web hosting server, you can employ our Managed Services package, which includes many tasks performed by our system administrators on your behalf. The upgrade features routine updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.