Linux and Windows server operating systems

Dedicated servers with Windows or Linux

Windows or Linux? It’s an age-old question, and one that you probably have your own answer to ‐ it all depends on personal preference and the needs of your project. Select your preferred operating system on your Fasthosts dedicated server, with Ubuntu 16.04, CentOS 7 and Windows Server 2016 now available.

Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2016 adds vastly improved Hyper-V containers for isolated application environments, as well as shielded virtual machines that make use of hardware-based security such as BitLocker. As the latest iteration of Windows Server, it’s faster and lighter than previous versions.

Linux: Ubuntu 16.04 and CentOS 7

Choose either Ubuntu 16.04 or CentOS 7 for your Linux dedicated server. Whether you need the latest features of Ubuntu or the stability of CentOS, both of these Linux distributions provide a highly reliable operating system capable of supporting advanced projects and dynamic web content.

Operating Systems

Images	Control panel	SQL
Windows 2016 Core	Plesk	MSSQL Web / MSSQL Standard
Windows 2016 Desktop	Plesk	MSSQL Web / MSSQL Standard
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS	Plesk + cPanel
CentOS 7	Plesk + cPanel

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