Each and every desktop or notebook or web server is run by an Operating System - the low-level program that interacts with the hardware, including peripheral devices such as a mouse or a printer, along with any apps 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 Operating System. On a web server, any app runs within the parameters established by the OS as well - priority, physical memory, processing time, etc. This goes for both standard website scripts and server-side software like a media server. In case a virtual server is generated on a physical one, there can be two independent Operating Systems, referred to as guest OS and host OS, so you'll be able to set up a different software environment on a single machine.

Multiple OS in VPS Hosting

Our virtual private server plans come with three Linux distributions that you could pick from for the Operating System of your new web server - Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS. Apart from being absolutely free, the OSs are extremely stable and protected and the primary reason to offer the 3 of them is to ensure that you will be able to run any app that you would like, because different pieces of software may have different requirements when it comes to the environment they work on. Each of the three OSs is backed by a vast community of developers who have created a large number of software packages that you can set up and use on your VPS. In accordance with the Operating System which you pick, you will also be able to choose between three different Control Panels to manage your web hosting content. Needless to say, in case you decide that you need some other OS, we could always re-install the server with it. As a paid upgrade, we also provide weekly updates of the OS for maximum stability and security.

Multiple OS in Dedicated Web Hosting

If you decide to acquire one of our dedicated servers, you will find three Operating Systems on the order page as we want to give you a broader choice regarding the system environment on your server as different applications can have specific requirements. CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian come with different modules developed by their huge support communities, so you can select any of these OSs and enjoy a stable and risk-free web hosting service. Based on your selection, you'll also have different Control Panels to choose from. Needless to say, we can always change the Operating System in case the one you have selected in the beginning does not meet the requirements of the software that you'd like to run. We can also update your OS routinely to keep it as secure as possible through our Managed Services upgrade package.