CentOS
Get familiar with the CentOS Operating System. Find out why it is the preferred distro of Linux for a lot of web hosting companies.
CentOS is amongst the most popular Linux-based server Operating Systems today. It is employed by various web hosting service providers, because it is very stable, secure and reliable, not to mention that it can be customized freely, since it is an open-source OS. CentOS is used for production servers, because it's also really quick and takes minimal system resources. In addition, you will be able to set up and run any web app, provided that it can operate on a Linux device. If you use a CentOS-powered server, you will be able to modify any part of the Operating System in accordance with your needs. The fact that CentOS is absolutely free also means that you'll have to pay for your server, and not for any kind of license fees, that will reduce your overall expenses. A large team of developers and users is behind CentOS, therefore in case you ever encounter any kind of problems, or you're simply not sure how to perform a particular task, you can discover a solution in no time. A significant benefit of the OS is also the fact that every version is officially supported and updated for no less than 10 years, which means that you'll always have a secure and dependable software environment.
CentOS in Dedicated Servers
When you need a dedicated server with CentOS, you can take advantage of the plans that we supply, because this OS is one of the options which you'll be able to choose through the order process. As the software that you need to run may have specific system requirements, we have 32-bit and 64-bit versions of CentOS. CentOS supports various web hosting Control Panels, and if you obtain a dedicated server with our Hepsia Control Panel, you are able to manage the server like you're controlling a single large account, and with cPanel and DirectAdmin, you will be able to have independent accounts for the domain names which you host and can even start a reseller business, since the two Control Panels feature this a functionality. When you add our Managed Services upgrade, we'll also perform OS upgrades weekly and will ensure that your server is safe and has the latest software at all times, to ensure the best possible performance for your Internet sites.