Debian is an OS which uses the Linux kernel. Even though it is usually set up on desktop computers, it is being used on more and more web servers as well. The reason is that it's very stable, so a server running it won't have to be restarted for months. Debian is also considered to be among the most secure Operating Systems nowadays, since security patches are released within days after an issue is found. This is possible since thousands of well-trained developers work for 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 respond within 20 minutes to any question. Thus, you'll enjoy an outstanding level of 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 several Linux distributions with the highest number of packages - more than 30,000. As the Operating System is free to use, you'll be able to modify both the core and all of the packages in the way you see fit. Also, you will not be required to pay any kind of license fees.
Debian in VPS Servers
You'll be able to pick the Debian Operating System with each and every VPS server package that we supply. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are among the options that you can find on the order page, so you can pick the one that is more suitable for the software that you'd like to install and run later. A Debian-powered VPS can be installed either devoid of Control Panel or with our in-house made Hepsia Control Panel. In the first case, you have more freedom, considering that you will have full root access and you will be able to use the advantages and the full functionality supplied by Debian. In the second case, the root access will be limited, but you will be able to control your world wide web content via a web interface, not a console. If you do not have much time to manage your Debian-powered server, or if you don't have a lot of experience, you're able to add the Managed Services upgrade to your plan and our administrators will take care of the regular OS updates.
Debian in Dedicated Servers
32-bit and 64-bit editions of Debian are available on our dedicated server order page and you are able to select any of them with only a single click for your brand new machine, based on what software environment the applications which you would like to use require for the best performance. You can also choose whether our Hepsia Control Panel should be set up on the server or whether it should come without a Control Panel at all. The first option is made for less experienced users who want a Debian-powered server, yet wish to manage it like a shared web hosting account, while the second option is good for more experienced users who need to have more control, since ‘no Control Panel' stands for only Debian and the Apache web server software, but no other software installed on the server at all. We can also save you time and effort with our Managed Services upgrade, as it comes with routine Operating System updates, so that you'll have a secure and stable Debian installation.