Every single notebook or desktop or web server is run by an Operating System - the low-level program which interacts with the hardware, including peripheral devices such as a mouse and a printer, as well as any applications that are currently installed 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 Operating System. On a web server, every single app runs within the parameters set by the OS as well - priority, physical memory, processing time, etc. This goes for both standard website scripts and server-side software such as a media server. In case a virtual server is created on a physical one, there can be two independent Operating Systems, referred to as guest OS and host OS, so 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 plans come with three Linux distributions that you may pick from for the Operating System of your new hosting server - Debian, Ubuntu and CentOS. Apart from being absolutely free, the OSs are really stable and protected and the reason to offer all three of them is to make sure that you will be able to run any application that you would like, since different pieces of software could have different requirements for the environment they work on. Each of the three OSs is supported 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 choose, you will also be able to select between 3 different Control Panels to take care of your website hosting content. Needless to say, if you decide that you need another 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 Web Hosting
If you decide to get one of our dedicated servers, you will find three Operating Systems on the registration page since we want to give you a broader choice with regard to the system environment on your machine as different applications may have certain requirements. CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian come with different modules developed by their large support communities, so you can select each of these OSs and enjoy a reliable and risk-free Internet hosting service. Depending on your choice, 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 at first does not meet the requirements of the software which you want 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.