Ubuntu is a very popular Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel. Even though it's used mainly on desktop machines, its server version has been gaining in popularity lately as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux distributions you can get and it is compatible with almost any kind of hardware, which makes it a universal OS. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at the very least a five-year support life cycle, so you'll be able to get official safety and performance updates. Unlike many other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed without any license fees and you can customize its core, and all of the thousands of packages it features, in any way you see fit. This will enable you to set up the right software environment for all your web applications regardless of their specifications. Because of the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has vast developer and user communities, so that you'll always find find a lot of materials on the web about any question or problem that you may have.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers

If the apps that you would like 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 just a single click. You will be able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition of the Operating System, depending on which release your apps need to function properly and to get the most of your server hardware. Since you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on the machine and you'll be able to install anything you would like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not contain a website hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, however if you would like, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to take care of your sites. When you don't want to lose time taking care of your server, you can use our Managed Services package, that features countless tasks done by our admins on your behalf. The upgrade comes with regular updates of your Ubuntu OS as well.