CentOS is one of the preferred Operating Systems for web hosting servers. It's one of the countless Linux distributions available, however what distinguishes it from all the rest is the long-term support, which guarantees that you'll always have a dependable and secure OS. Every CentOS version that is released is supported for ten years, that's much longer than with almost every other OS in existence. CentOS also has a much more numerous developer community than other distributions, so in the event you experience any problem or have any questions, you will be able to quickly discover the data that you need. CentOS is considered to be one of the best server Operating Systems, because it is very stable and protected, that makes it very reliable even if you host confidential info. Because it is open-source, you can modify each and every part of it and customize it according to your requirements, not to mention that the overall cost for a CentOS-based server will be lower, as you will not need to pay license fees of any sort.
CentOS in VPS Servers
When you buy one of our VPS server plans, you'll see CentOS as one of the Operating System options on the registration page. You're able to choose to install either the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of CentOS, according to the software that you wish to install later. In contrast to other Linux distributions, CentOS supports different website hosting Control Panels as well, so you'll be able to choose Hepsia or cPanel, each of which can be installed throughout the VPS creation, as well as web server software, MySQL server software, etc. If you'd like to have a VPS for some other purpose or if you want different software on it, you'll be able to order your server without Control Panel and you'll acquire a machine with CentOS and the Apache web server software only. With a CentOS-powered virtual server from us, you will enjoy a safe and reliable web hosting service for all your web sites.
CentOS in Dedicated Servers
You will be able to obtain CentOS with each dedicated server which we provide, since 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are among the options that you are able to select on our order page. CentOS is compatible with all three hosting Control Panels that we supply, therefore you'll be able to choose Hepsia or cPanel to be installed on your server. The first one is appropriate for less experienced users who want a powerful hosting solution, considering that a Hepsia-equipped server is managed like a large account, while the other two Control Panels allow you to set up numerous web hosting accounts on your server and even to resell the website hosting space. If you want CentOS with no additional software, you are able to select a server setup with no Control Panel at all. You can then add just the software that you need. We also offer a Managed Services upgrade, that features weekly CentOS updates.