An Operating System is the low-level software that manages a PC. It controls the way the hardware operates, the communication with peripherals like a monitor, a printer or a keyboard, the allocation of memory between various applications, plus the prioritization of apps if several run at the same time. Each and every program that is installed on a laptop or a desktop works by sending requests to the OS for various services via an application program interface (API). The contact with the OS can be performed using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) or a command line. In the web hosting field, the OS is what commands a web server along with all the software installed on it, which includes not only website scripts, but, in addition every other application for instance a VOIP or a game server. In case there are virtual machines created, they employ a guest OS which is run on the server host OS.

Multiple OS in VPS Servers

Our VPS server solutions feature three Linux distributions that you can select from for the Operating System of your new web server - Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS. Aside from being totally free, the OSs are extremely stable and protected and the reason to offer the 3 of them is to ensure that you will be able to run any application that you would like, as different pieces of software could have different requirements in terms of the environment they work on. Each of the three OSs is backed by a huge community of developers who have made thousands of software packages that you can install and use on your VPS. In accordance with the Operating System which you select, you will also be able to select between 3 different Control Panels to control your hosting content. Needless to say, if you decide that you need a new OS, we can always reinstall the server with it. As a paid upgrade, we also offer weekly updates of the Operating System for optimum stability and security.

Multiple OS in Dedicated Servers

If you decide to buy one of our dedicated servers, you shall find three Operating Systems on the order page because we want to give you a larger choice for the system environment on the machine as different applications could have certain requirements. CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian contain different modules developed by their vast support communities, so you can select each of these OSs and enjoy a stable and risk-free hosting service. Based on your decision, you will also have different Control Panels to choose from. Needless to say, we can always change the Operating System if the one you have selected initially doesn't meet the requirements of the software which you want to run. We can also update your OS regularly in order to keep it as secure as possible through our Managed Services upgrade package.