Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux versions for desktop computers, however the OS also has a server version, which has been becoming more popular nowadays. Ubuntu is very quick and supports a variety of hardware components, so it can work on virtually any kind of server not consuming an excessive amount of system resources. The Operating System is regarded as being very reliable and secure, plus because of its popularity, you will find lots of sources online with info about any question or problem that you may have. The Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for a minimum of 5 years, so you're able to get security patches without having to worry about softwaretroubles in the long run. Because Ubuntu is absolutely free to use, you're able to modify both its core and the thousands of additional software packages which you can download and set up in any way you see fit, devoid of restrictions and without having to pay any license fees. In this way, you can get a quick, stable and powerful web hosting service and pay only the cost of the server.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
If the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu and plenty of resources, you can select one of our dedicated servers and add this OS to your order with a click. You're able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the Operating System, according to which release your applications need to function properly and to get the most of the server hardware. As you'll have full root access, you'll have full control over the software environment on the machine and you can set up anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a website hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content through a Secure Shell console, however if you want, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to control your web sites. If you don't want to lose time taking care of your server, you can take full advantage of the Managed Services package, which includes a number of tasks done by our sysadmins on your behalf. The package features regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.