Ubuntu is a widespread desktop OS, that uses the Linux kernel, but its server release is getting pretty popular as well. The reason is the fact that the OS is really light and it will run on almost any kind of hardware with no issues, utilizing its resources to the maximum. Ubuntu is also extremely reliable and secure and all of the Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for a minimum of five years, which warrants that you will have a secure and dependable software environment on your web hosting server all of the time. In addition, Ubuntu has one of the largest user communities in the world, which means that if you experience any issue or have any question, you will find lots of resources on the Internet. Among the main benefits of this Operating System is that it contains a large number of software packages that can be easily customized according to your needs as well as the needs of the apps that you would like to run, not to mention that you will not have to pay any license fees at any time. In contrast, other OS's are paid and their program code isn't accessible, thus it cannot be changed.
Ubuntu in Dedicated Hosting
When the applications that you want to run require Ubuntu and a lot of system resources, you can select our Linux dedicated hosting and add this Operating System to your order with just a single click. You're able to choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of your OS, depending on which release your apps need to function properly and to get the most of the 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 would like. The Ubuntu-powered server doesn't include a web hosting Control Panel, and you can manage your content using a Secure Shell console, however if you'd like, you can install a third-party Control Panel and use a graphical interface to manage your sites. If you don't want to lose time taking care of your web hosting server, you can take full advantage of the Managed Services package, which includes a lot of tasks performed by our sysadmins on your behalf. The upgrade comes with regular updates of your Ubuntu Operating System as well.