Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution for servers, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is the current long-term support release. You can now deploy a dedicated server with Ubuntu 22.04 through our automated provisioning system, no manual OS installation, no waiting for support to get around to it.
How it works
In the Client Portal, choose your dedicated server model, select Ubuntu 22.04 as the operating system, and place your order. Our automated system handles hardware allocation, PXE boot, OS installation, network configuration, and credential delivery. Most models are ready in under an hour.
You get root access via SSH, and the server is yours to configure however you need.
Why Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Long-term support: Canonical provides security updates for five years (through April 2027), with optional extended support beyond that. You get a stable base that doesn’t require frequent OS upgrades.
Modern kernel: Ubuntu 22.04 ships with Linux kernel 5.15, which includes better hardware support, improved container performance, and newer filesystem features compared to older LTS releases.
Package availability: Ubuntu has one of the largest package ecosystems, and 22.04 ships with current versions of popular server software: Nginx, Apache, PostgreSQL 14, MySQL 8.0, PHP 8.1, Python 3.10, Node.js, Docker, and more.
Docker and containers: Ubuntu is the most popular host OS for Docker. The Docker team provides official packages for Ubuntu, and many Dockerfiles use Ubuntu as their base image. Running Docker on Ubuntu dedicated servers gives you a consistent, well-supported stack.
Common use cases
- Web servers: Nginx or Apache with PHP, Python, Node.js, or Ruby
- Database servers: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB
- Container hosts: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes
- CI/CD runners: GitLab Runner, GitHub Actions self-hosted runners, Jenkins
- Application servers: Django, Rails, Express, Spring Boot
- Mail servers: Postfix, Dovecot
- VPN servers: WireGuard, OpenVPN
Other OS options
We also support automatic deployment of AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Debian, and Windows Server on dedicated servers. Browse our dedicated server models to see what’s available, or contact us for custom configurations.