Dedicated server hosting plans: CentOS
CentOS is a free rebuild of the commercially available Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution, with which it is 100% binary compatible. Developed by the team at the CentOS Project, it exists as an enterprise class operating system for organisations that do not require the professional support of the official Red Hat solution. Indeed, the principle distinction between the two distributions is that of branding, which is removed from RPMs as they are released; upstream fixes and updates are generally replicated and available for distribution within 24 hours of their original release.
We currently provide versions 4 and 5 of CentOS (the two most recent releases) which feature long term security support (2012 and 2014 respectively).
Support for a range of Linux operating systems (RHEL, Fedora Core, Debian and Ubuntu) is also available. Please see our dedicated server page for full details.
10 good reasons why your Linux server is in good hands with 1st Easy...
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1. Your choice of Linux OS
Choose from a wide range of Linux distributions including CentOS, RHEL, Fedora, Ubuntu and Debian. -
2. UK based support
Help from our Red Hat Certified Engineers when you need it - see our support case study to see just what we'll do for you! -
3. Free same day setup
In the majority of cases, we'll have your new server up and running on the same day that you place your order - at no extra charge. -
4. Hardware RAID as standard
Even our Entry level server features hardware ("real") RAID-1 to mirror your data across two disks and minimise the risk of downtime. -
5. Free backups
Automatic weekly backups for our managed customers, or access to your own allocation of secure backup space.
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6. Dell™ hardware
Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems across our entire range, featuring Xeon® processors for superb reliability and performance. -
7. Firewall protection included
Dual-server failover system utilising Linux iptables. Blocking of specific ports on our border firewall system available by request. -
8. Remote power cycling
Power cycle your server wherever and whenever you need to with free access to a remote power switch (Enterprise and Enterprise Plus). -
9. World class datacentre
Servers are housed in a secure UK commercial class datacentre facility, served by resilient power and networks. -
10... years of experience
2009 marks our tenth year of operations, during which we've established a solid track record for reliable hosting services.
Questions and feedback
If you have any questions or feedback about our dedicated server hosting solutions, we would be delighted to help: you can contact us online or call 0808 222 2221 to discuss your requirements further.
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