Each PC or web server is run by an Operating System - the low-level software that communicates with the computer hardware, including peripherals such as a mouse and a printer, and any apps that are present on the system. Any program input using 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, any application runs within the parameters specified by the OS as well - priority, physical memory, processing time, etc. This is valid for both standard Internet site scripts and server-side software like a media server. When a virtual server is created on a physical one, there can be two separate Operating Systems, referred to as guest OS and host OS, which means that you'll be able to set up a different software environment on the same machine.

Multiple OS in VPS

Our virtual private server packages come with three Linux distributions which you may pick from for the Operating System of your new server - Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS. Aside from being 100 % free, the OSs are extremely stable and safe and the main reason to offer you the three of them is to ensure that you'll be able to run each app that you would like, because different pieces of software have different requirements when it comes to the environment they can be used on. Each one of the three OSs is supported by a vast community of web developers who have made a large number of software packages that you can install and use on your VPS. In accordance with the Operating System that you choose, you will also be able to choose between 3 different Control Panels to handle your web hosting content. Also, in case you decide that you need a new OS, we could always re-install the server with it. As an optional upgrade, we also offer weekly updates of the OS for optimum stability and security.

Multiple OS in Dedicated Hosting

If you decide to obtain one of our dedicated servers, you shall find three Operating Systems on the order page because we want to give you a broader choice for the system environment on the server as different applications may have specific requirements. CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian come with different modules developed by their huge support communities, so you can select each of these OSs and take advantage of a reliable and safe 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 if the one you've selected initially doesn't meet the requirements of the software that you intend to run. We can also update your OS on a regular basis to keep it as risk-free as possible with our Managed Services upgrade package.