Ubuntu is an extremely popular Operating System, which uses the Linux kernel. While it's used mainly on personal computers, its server version has been gaining in popularity lately as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions you can get and it's compatible with almost any hardware, which makes it a universal Operating System. It's also very stable and secure and has an at the very least a 5-year support life cycle, so you'll be able to get official security and performance updates. Unlike a number of other OS's, Ubuntu is distributed devoid of license fees and you're able to modify its core, as well as any of the thousands of packages it features, in any way you see fit. This will enable you to set up the proper software environment for your web applications whatever their specifications. Due to the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has huge developer and user communities, so that you can always find find plenty of materials on the Internet about any question or problem which you might have.

Ubuntu in Dedicated Web Hosting

If the applications that you would like to run require Ubuntu as well as lots of resources, you should opt for one of our Linux dedicated servers hosting packages and add this Operating System 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 applications need in order to work properly and to get the most of the server hardware. As you'll have full root access, you will have full control over the software environment on your machine and you will be able to set up anything you'd like. The Ubuntu-powered server does not include a web hosting Control Panel, therefore you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, however if you want, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to command your web sites. If you don't want to lose time taking care of your web hosting server, you can use the Managed Services package, which includes lots of tasks performed by our system administrators on your behalf. The package features regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.