Ubuntu is a popular desktop Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel, but its server release is getting quite popular too. The main reason is that the OS is very light and it will function on almost any kind of hardware with no issues, utilizing its resources to the max. Ubuntu is also pretty reliable and secure and all of the Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for at least five years, which guarantees that you will have a protected and stable software environment on your hosting server at all times. In addition, Ubuntu has one of the biggest user communities on earth, which means that if you experience any difficulty or have any question, you will discover lots of resources on the web. One of the basic advantages of this Operating System is the fact that it includes thousands of software packages that can be easily changed in accordance with your needs as well as the requirements of the apps which you intend to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees at all. In comparison, other OS's are paid and their program code is not accessible, thus it cannot be changed.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
If the apps that you wish to run require Ubuntu and lots of resources, you can opt for our dedicated web hosting plans and add this OS to your order with a single click. You'll be able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the Operating System, according to which edition your apps need in order to work properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Since you will have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on the machine and you can set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't contain a website hosting Control Panel, therefore you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, but if you would like, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your sites. If you do not want to lose time managing the server, you can take full advantage of our Managed Services package, that features many tasks done by our system administrators on your behalf. The package includes regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.