CentOS is one of the most widely used Linux-based server Operating Systems out there. It is used by a large number of hosting suppliers, because it is very stable, reliable and secure, not to mention that it can be customized freely, because it is an open-source Operating System. CentOS is used for production servers, for the reason that it is also very quick and takes negligible resources. Also, you can install and run any kind of web application, provided that it can operate on a Linux equipment. When you use a CentOS-powered server, you're able to adjust any part of the Operating System according to your needs. The fact that CentOS is provided for free does mean that you will need to pay for your server, but not for any kind of license fees, which will cut down your overall expenses. A large community of developers and users is behind CentOS, therefore if you ever have any problems, or you are simply not sure how to perform a certain task, you'll be able to discover a solution in no time. A significant advantage of the OS is also the fact that each and every release is officially supported and updated for a minimum of 10 years, which means that you'll always have a safe and stable software environment.
CentOS in VPS Servers
CentOS is one of several Operating System possibilities offered by our VPS plans. You'll get a quick, safe and dependable machine using a 32- or 64-bit OS, based on the choice that you've made during the sign-up process. You will also be able to select from the Hepsia, cPanel and DirectAdmin website hosting Control Panels - something, that isn't possible with the other Linux releases. These options give you the opportunity to choose what you'd like to do with your VPS - to host your personal Internet sites and to maintain the whole server as a single very powerful account, or to generate a number of accounts and provide access to others if, for example, you wish to start a web hosting reseller business. If you are more experienced and you need a server with CentOS, however with no further software which is usually installed on it, you're able to purchase a VPS without Control Panel. This allows you to completely customize the software environment for your Internet sites.
CentOS in Dedicated Servers
When you need a dedicated server with CentOS, you can take advantage of the plans that we supply, as this OS is on the list of options which you can choose during the registration process. Since the software that you want to use can have specific system requirements, we have 32-bit and 64-bit releases of CentOS. CentOS works with numerous hosting Control Panels, and if you obtain a dedicated server with our Hepsia Control Panel, you're able to control the server like you're controlling a single large account, while with cPanel and DirectAdmin, you're able to have individual accounts for the domain names that you host and can even start a reseller business, as the two Control Panels offer such a functionality. If you add our Managed Services upgrade, we will also perform OS upgrades on a weekly basis and will make sure that your server is protected and it has the latest software all the time, so as to ensure the optimum performance for your web sites.