An Operating System is the fundamental software that controls a PC. It controls how your hardware operates, the communication with peripherals including a monitor, a printer or a keyboard, the allocation of memory between various applications, plus the prioritization of apps in case several run concurrently. Every program which is installed on a laptop or a desktop operates by sending requests to the OS for various services using an application program interface (API). The contact with the OS is possible through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) or a command line. In the Internet hosting world, the OS is what commands a web hosting server along with all of the software installed on it, which includes not only website scripts, but, in addition every other application for example a VOIP or a game server. In case there are virtual machines created, they employ a guest OS that is run on the server host OS.

Multiple OS in VPS Web Hosting

Our virtual private server solutions include three Linux releases which you can select from for the Operating System of your new web server - Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS. Aside from being absolutely free, the OSs are extremely stable and protected and the primary reason to offer all 3 of them is to ensure that you'll be able to run any kind of application that you would like, as different pieces of software could have different requirements for the environment they work on. Each one of the three OSs is backed by a vast community of developers who have developed thousands of software packages that you can install and use on your VPS. Based on the Operating System that you select, you will also be able to choose between three different Control Panels to manage your hosting content. Also, if you decide that you need another OS, we can always re-install the server with it. As an optional upgrade, we also offer you weekly updates of the Operating System for maximum stability and security.

Multiple OS in Dedicated Servers Hosting

In case you decide to acquire one of our dedicated servers, you will find three Operating Systems on the registration page because we want to give you a larger choice regarding the system environment on the server as different apps may have particular requirements. CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian feature different modules developed by their huge support communities, so you can select each of these OSs and take advantage of a stable and secure Internet hosting service. Depending on your choice, you will also have different Control Panels to choose from. Needless to say, we can always replace the Operating System in case the one you have selected in the beginning doesn't meet the requirements of the software which you want to run. We can also upgrade the OS on a regular basis in order to keep it as secure as possible with our Managed Services upgrade package.