Ubuntu is a very popular OS, that makes use of the Linux kernel. Although it is used primarily on desktops, its server version has been becoming more popular nowadays as well. Ubuntu is among the lightest Linux releases out there and it's compatible with almost any hardware, that makes it a universal Operating System. In addition, it is very stable and secure and has an at least a five-year support life cycle, so you can receive official safety and performance updates. Unlike alternative OS's, Ubuntu is distributed without any license fees and you'll be able to customize its core, or all of the countless packages it features, in any way you see fit. This allows you to set up the best software environment for all of your web apps irrespective of their requirements. As a result of the popularity of the Operating System, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, so you'll always find find a lot of materials on the web regarding any question or problem which you may have.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Servers
When the applications that you need to run require Ubuntu as well as a lot of resources, you should choose our dedicated web hosting plans and add this OS to your order with a single click. You are able to select between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of your OS, according to which release your applications 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 your machine and you'll be able to install anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a web hosting Control Panel, so you can manage your content from a Secure Shell console, yet if you want, you can set up a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your Internet sites. When you do not want to lose time controlling the server, you can take advantage of the Managed Services package, that features a number of tasks done by our sysadmins on your behalf. The package features regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.