Debian is an OS that uses the Linux kernel. Even though it is usually installed on desktop machines, it is being used on an increasing number of web servers as well. The reason is that it's very stable, so a server running it will not have to be restarted for months. Debian is also considered to be one of the most protected Operating Systems you can get, as security patches are released within days after an issue is found. This is possible since thousands of skilled developers are part of the Debian project on a voluntary basis and not only do they work on the OS itself, but they also provide 24/7 support by using special e-mail lists and respond in 20 min to any question. In this light, you'll get top-level 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 releases with the highest number of packages - more than 30,000. As the Operating System is completely free to use, you are able to modify both the core and all of the packages in the way you see fit. Also, you won't be required to pay any license fees.
Debian in VPS Servers
You can choose the Debian Operating System with each and every VPS server package that we offer. 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the OS are some of the options that you'll find on the order page, which means that you can pick the one that will be more suitable for the software that you would like to install and run later. A Debian-powered VPS can be installed either without Control Panel or with our in-house made Hepsia Control Panel. In the first case, you have more freedom, because you will have full root access and you can use the advantages and the full functionality supplied by Debian. In the second case, the root access is limited, but you are able to control your online content via a web interface, not a console. If you do not have much time to take care of your Debian-powered server, or in case you do not have substantial experience, you could add the Managed Services upgrade to your plan and our administrators will take care of the weekly OS updates.
Debian in Dedicated Servers
Each and every dedicated server that we provide can be installed with Debian and we will test the software environment in detail before we hand over the machine in order to ensure that it will perform flawlessly. You're able to select the 32-bit or the 64-bit Debian release throughout the signup process, so that the apps that you set up will be able to get the maximum out of your server. We can also keep your Operating System up-to-date if you add the additional Managed Services package to your plan. When you acquire your Debian-driven server without a website hosting Control Panel, you will be able to do anything you want with your machine and you will have full root-level access, however you'll need to be more experienced, because all the tasks will be performed through a Secure Shell console. When you acquire your Debian-driven server with the Hepsia website hosting Control Panel, you'll have a web interface, via which you can manage domains, files, databases, etcetera, and this might be the best option if you aren't very experienced, but a specific app that you wish to use requires Debian. You will have access to your Hepsia-equipped server through SSH as well, yet the things which you'll be able to do will be restricted.