Why choose a VPS with Ubuntu server

Ubuntu Server is a popular choice among system administrators and developers due to its reliability, security and flexibility. But to appreciate all the advantages in this operating system, the conversation should be as comprehensive as possible.

What is the server version of Ubuntu?

Ubuntu Server is a specialized version of the Ubuntu operating system, designed for use on servers. Unlike the desktop version of Ubuntu, which is user-centric and includes a graphical interface, Ubuntu Server is optimized to run without a graphical shell, making it more lightweight and efficient for server tasks.

Advantages of this operating system

The server version of Ubuntu has many advantages that make it a popular choice for servers and cloud solutions. Here are some of them:

1. Open source: Ubuntu is an open source distribution, which allows users to modify and customize the system to suit their needs
2. Community support: there is a large and active community that provides help, documentation, and resources
3. Regular updates: Canonical, the developer of Ubuntu, regularly releases updates and new versions, which keeps the system secure and up to date
4. Long Term Support (LTS): LTS (Long Term Support) versions receive support for 5 years, making them a reliable choice for servers
5. Easy installation and configuration: Ubuntu Server installation is generally simple and intuitive, and the system offers many management tools.
6. Wide selection of packages: there is a wealth of software available in Ubuntu's repositories, making it easy to install the applications and services you need.
7. Virtualization support: Ubuntu Server integrates well with virtualization solutions such as KVM, VMware and others.
8. Security: Ubuntu Server includes various security tools such as AppArmor and UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall).
9. Flexibility: Ubuntu Server can be used for everything from web servers to databases to cloud solutions.
10. Compatibility with cloud platforms: Ubuntu is well supported by many cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.

These pluses make Ubuntu Server one of the popular choices for deploying server solutions.

Why you should install this particular operating system

If we compare it to the most popular Debian and CentOS, Ubuntu has tons of pros! We will describe the main ones:

1. Friendliness. Installing, configuring and managing the Ubuntu operating system is many times easier than its analogs. Yes, the user will still need certain skills to work with it), but to get acquainted with the Linux family this distribution is the best solution.
2. Updates. You can easily maintain your server based on Ubuntu and all the software in an up-to-date state. This operating system is updated with enviable regularity (depending on the version every 6 months or 2 years) and is supported for up to 4-5 years, which provides you with fresh solutions. CentOS and especially Debian are not so quick with updates.
3. Community. Ubuntu creators can advise commercial customers. Although even without their help users of this operating system will always be helped with most questions on renting and configuring a virtual server.
   Working with components. Ubuntu is installed already with a large set of drivers and firmware, including closed code. And in Debian you have to spend time and effort to find and install them.
4. Containerization. The operating system we are considering is perfectly adapted for virtual server work with Docker and Kubernetes - that is, it is suitable for containerized and cloud deployments, which are becoming more and more in demand every day.

PQ.Hosting offers not just Ubuntu VPS rental, but also qualified consultations with technical support. We will gladly answer all your questions and help you choose the best solution. We have VDS on different versions of operating systems such as Debian, CentOS, FreeBSD and Windows. In each case you will get a wide range of configurations and favorable rates.