An Operating System is the low-level software which controls a computer system. It handles the way the hardware operates, the communication with peripherals such as a monitor, a printer or a keyboard, the allocation of memory between your applications, along with the prioritization of apps in case multiple ones run simultaneously. Each program that's installed on a desktop or a notebook functions by sending requests to the OS for various services by using 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 world, the Operating System is what runs a web hosting server together with any software installed on it, which includes not only website scripts, but also every other application such as a VOIP or a game server. If there are virtual machines created, they employ a guest OS that is run on the server host OS.

Multiple OS in VPS Servers

Our VPS server solutions come with three Linux distributions that you could pick from for the Operating System of your new web server - Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS. In addition to being totally free, the OSs are extremely stable and protected and the reason to offer you the 3 of them is to make sure that you can run every app that you would like, because different pieces of software may have different requirements regarding the environment they can be used on. Each one of the three OSs is backed by a large community of web developers who have produced thousands of software packages that you can set up and use on your VPS. Depending on the Operating System that you select, you will also be able to choose between three different Control Panels to control your hosting content. Of course, should you decide that you need a different OS, we can always reinstall the server with it. As an optional upgrade, we also offer weekly updates of the OS for maximum stability and security.

Multiple OS in Dedicated Servers

The dedicated servers we offer can be installed with as many as 3 different Operating Systems since we want to offer you more flexible packages which will permit you to install and run any type of web software irrespective of its system requirements. Your options are CentOS, Debian and Ubuntu and these three OSs are among the most reliable and safe ones, not mentioning that they do not have any license fees. All three have thousands of developers who have created a huge number of software packages that you'll be able to install and use on your server. We also offer three internet hosting Control Panels and which one you can use is determined by the Operating System that you choose when you sign up. In case you need some other OS afterwards, it won't be a problem as we can always reinstall your machine. With our Managed Services package we could also keep your OS secure by updating it on a weekly basis with all patches that are available for it.