CentOS is one of the preferred Operating Systems for web hosting servers. It is one of the countless Linux distributions out there, however what distinguishes it from the others is its long-term support, which guarantees that you'll always have a reliable and protected Operating System. Every CentOS version that is released is supported for ten years, that's a lot longer than with almost every other OS available. CentOS also has a much more numerous developer community than other distributions, so in case you encounter any problem or have any questions, you are able to quickly find the information which 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. Considering that it is open-source, you are able to modify each and every part of it and customize it according to your requirements, not to mention that the total cost for a CentOS-based server will be lower, as you won't need to pay license fees of any type.

CentOS in VPS Hosting

If you obtain one of our virtual private server plans, you will see CentOS as one of the Operating System choices on the sign-up page. You'll be able to choose to install either the 32-bit or the 64-bit release of CentOS, based on the software that you want to set up later. In contrast to other Linux distributions, CentOS supports different hosting Control Panels as well, so you will be able to select Hepsia, cPanel or DirectAdmin, each of which can be installed through the VPS creation, as well as web server software, MySQL server software, etcetera. If you'd like to have a VPS for some other purpose or if you need different software on it, you will be able to order the server with no Control Panel and you will get a machine with CentOS and the Apache web server software only. With a CentOS-powered virtual server from our company, you will enjoy a secure and reliable website hosting service for your sites.

CentOS in Dedicated Web Hosting

CentOS is one of the Operating Systems which we supply with all our dedicated server packages. During the signup process, you'll be able to pick from the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS and ensure that the software environment on your new server matches the specifications of the applications that you want to set up. Compared to other Operating Systems, CentOS will also allow you to choose between a couple of web hosting Control Panels, determined by what you need the server for. With Hepsia, for example, you will be able to take care of the entire server like a single account whatever the number of domain names which you host, while with cPanel and DirectAdmin, you'll be able to make a different account for each and every domain name, which will give you the opportunity to start a hosting reseller business. In case you do not pick any Control Panel, you will receive your server with CentOS only, as the software that comes with the Control Panels will not be installed. We also offer regular OS updates as part of our own Managed Services package, so you won't have to devote effort and time downloading and setting up the most recent and most secure software on your dedicated server.