Debian is an Operating System which uses the Linux kernel. Although it is usually set up on desktop computers, it's being used on more and more web servers too. The reason is that it is really stable, so a server running it will not have to be restarted for months. Debian is also considered to be one of the most secure Operating Systems out there, as security patches are released within days after a problem is found. This is possible since thousands of experienced developers are part of the Debian project on a voluntary basis and not only do they work on the OS itself, they also provide 24/7 support through special e-mail lists and reply in 20 minutes to any question. In this light, you will receive top-notch support directly from the developers who know their own platform in depth, and not from a third-party support team. Debian is also one of the Linux distributions with the highest number of packages - more than 30,000. Since the Operating System is free to use, you're able to modify both the core as well as all the packages in the way you see fit. In addition, you won't need to pay any kind of license fees.
Debian in VPS Web Hosting
There are several Operating Systems that we supply with our Linux VPS web hosting packages and Debian is one of them, which means that if you need a server with this OS, you'll be able to have one in less than 1 hour. In addition, we offer 32-bit and 64-bit releases of the OS to make sure that the VPS you will get will fully cover the system requirements of any web or offline app which you want to install on the server. Controlling the content on the server can be done in two ways, according to the choice you make on the order page. Without a Control Panel, you will be able to do everything on your Debian-equipped server through Secure Shell, as you'll have root-level access, while with the Hepsia Control Panel, the root access will have certain restrictions, but you'll be able to do everything from your Internet browser using a user-friendly web interface, even when you are not very experienced. With the optional Managed Services package which we offer, we will also maintain your Debian OS updated every week, saving you effort and time.
Debian in Dedicated Servers Hosting
You can select the Debian OS for your new dedicated server with only a single click on our registration page and depending on your choice, we will install the 32-bit or the 64-bit release of the OS on the machine, so that the software that you'll install later will perform in the best way. Choosing a server without any Control Panel, you'll receive Debian and the Apache web server software and you can control everything using a console. A server which is ordered with our Hepsia Control Panel will include all the software which you may need for your Internet sites. Even though with the latter option the root access is limited, you will be able to manage the server as if it were a shared website hosting account, so that you can take advantage of a dedicated machine even if you do not have previous experience with this type of hosting service. If you purchase our Managed Services upgrade, we will take care of your server and will update its OS weekly so as to ensure that you have the most current and most safe version.