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Dedicated server operating systems

The latest Windows & Linux operating systems

Fasthosts dedicated servers give you full flexibility with a wide range of operating systems. Simply choose the Windows or Linux operating system that suits your needs.

With instant automated deployment and thoroughly tested nightly system updates, your operating system will remain fully patched and up to date.

Windows Web Edition
The Web Edition of Microsoft's latest server operating system is designed specifically for web hosting.

Windows Standard Edition
Full flexibility to run your server how you choose. Ideal for deploying large database applications or even as an Exchange mail server.

Linux Red Hat Enterprise Server v5
Full choice over the software you install. Use for a web server, enterprise database server or whatever you choose.

Ubuntu Linux 8.10
Ubuntu is fast becoming one of the most widely used and easiest to use Linux operating systems available.

CentOS 5
Replacing Fedora Core for our Linux range, CentOS has an active, growing user community with long term support and security updates.

Pre-installed software

Each operating system is installed fully up to date with all the base software you need including:

  • - Web server
  • - Mail server
  • - FTP server
  • - SQL database management system
  • - Port security
  • - Web control panel

Easily install your own software

Download software packages directly onto your server or use your local PC's CD drive.

Through our Remote Management System, your server can mount any ISO CD, DVD or floppy image as though it were a local drive.
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MS SQL & MySQL database options

Pre-install MS SQL with Windows Standard Edition
When you choose the Windows Standard Edition operating system, we'll give you the option to pre-install a Microsoft SQL Server database at the same time (£125pm / £1500pa).
Alternatively, install your own MS SQL or MySQL database once your server has been deployed.

Integrate with our secure shared database hosting
You’ll also be able to easily integrate with our great value shared database hosting, using your web control panel. Add MS SQL server for just £15 per month and MySQL for just £25 per year.

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