Each PC or web server is run by an Operating System - the low-level software which communicates with the hardware equipment, including peripherals such as a mouse and a printer, together with any applications that are installed on the system. Any program input through a command line or a Graphical User Interface (GUI) is processed by sending an Application Program Interface (API) request to the OS. On a server, every single application runs within the parameters set by the OS as well - priority, physical memory, processing time, and so on. This is valid for both standard site scripts and server-side software like a media server. When a virtual server is created on a physical one, there can be two different Operating Systems, named guest OS and host OS, so that you will be able to set up a different software environment on the very same machine.

Multiple OS in VPS Hosting

Our virtual private server solutions feature three Linux distributions that you may pick from for the Operating System of your new hosting server - Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS. Aside from being totally free, the OSs are really stable and secure and the primary reason to offer all 3 of them is to ensure that you can run each app that you'd like, since different pieces of software may have different requirements regarding the environment they work on. Each of the three OSs is backed by a huge community of developers who have created a large number of software packages which you can set up and use on your VPS. Based on the Operating System which you choose, you will also be able to choose between 3 different Control Panels to take care of your web hosting content. Needless to say, in case you decide that you need a different OS, we can always re-install the server with it. As an additional upgrade, we also offer weekly updates of the OS for max stability and security.

Multiple OS in Dedicated Web Hosting

In case you decide to obtain one of our dedicated servers, you will find three Operating Systems on the registration page since we want to give you a wider choice with regard to the system environment on the machine as different apps may have specific requirements. CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian include different modules developed by their vast support communities, so you can select each of these OSs and benefit from a stable and secure web hosting service. Based on your decision, you'll also have different Control Panels to choose from. Needless to say, we can always replace the Operating System if the one you've selected at first doesn't meet the requirements of the software which you would like to run. We can also upgrade your OS on a regular basis to keep it as secure as possible through our Managed Services upgrade package.