CentOS is amongst the most popular Linux-based server Operating Systems today. It's employed by numerous web hosting providers, since it's very stable, reliable and secure, not to mention that it is freely customizable, since it is an open-source OS. CentOS is used for production servers, as it is also very quick and takes negligible system resources. Also, you will be able to set up and run any kind of web application, as long as it can function on a Linux equipment. If you use a CentOS-powered server, you can edit any part of your Operating System in accordance with your specifications. The fact that CentOS is provided for free does mean that you will have to pay only for your server, but not for any kind of license fees, that will cut down your overall expenses. A huge group of developers and users stands behind CentOS, therefore if you ever have any problems, or you are simply not sure how to perform a certain task, you can find a solution quickly. An important benefit of the OS is also the fact that each and every version is officially supported and updated for a minimum of ten years, which means that you will always have a secure and reliable software environment.
CentOS in Dedicated Servers
CentOS is one of the Operating Systems which we offer with our dedicated server plans. Throughout the registration process, you can choose between the 32-bit and the 64-bit release of the OS and ensure that the software environment on your new server will meet the specifications of the apps that you intend to set up. Compared to other Operating Systems, CentOS will also allow you to choose from several web hosting Control Panels, based on what you need the server for. With Hepsia, for instance, you can take care of the server like a single account irrespective of the number of domains that you host, while with cPanel you'll be able to make an independent account for each domain, that can give you the opportunity to start a web hosting reseller business. In case you don't choose any Control Panel, you will get your server with CentOS only, since the software that comes with the Control Panels will not be installed. We also provide weekly OS updates as part of our Managed Services package, so you won't need to invest time and effort downloading and setting up the most current and most protected software on your dedicated server.