Server Operating Systems Options
While any hosting company can offer you the industry standard in server operating systems, Planet Alpha makes it a point to give you the functionality that you need to effectively manage that OS. Through our automated reload service, an innovative remote KVM or our new Recovery Console tool, we provide a full tool-box to meet all of your needs.
Popular Operating Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat that is targeted toward the commercial market. As the world's leading enterprise-focused Linux environment, Red Hat supports a wide range of hardware and software applications, making it an ideal platform to run your business. Red Hat provides a number of enhancements to Linux file systems, server security tools and other miscellaneous OS features. Best of all, Red Hat Enterprise Linux comes with a full subscription to the Red Hat Network, providing easy to manage security patches and OS updates.
CentOS
CentOS is an Enterprise-class Linux Distribution derived from sources freely provided to the public by a prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor. CentOS fully conforms with the upstream vendors redistribution policy and aims to be 100% binary compatible. CentOS is developed by a small but growing team of core developers. In turn, the core developers are supported by an active user community including system administrators, network administrators, enterprise users, managers, core Linux contributors and Linux enthusiasts from around the world.
FreeBSD
FreeBSD is an advanced operating system for x86 (and other) compatible architectures. It is derived from BSD, the version of UNIX developed at the University of California, Berkeley. FreeBSD is developed and maintained by a large team of individuals. It offers advanced networking, performance, security and compatibility features. Today, even some of the best operating systems are missing these features
Microsft Windows Operating System
Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next-generation of networks, applications, and Web services. With Windows Server 2008 you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization. For users who have not yet migrated to Windows Server 2008, we offer the full range of Windows Server 2003 options.
Planet Alpha OS Management Tools
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Automated OS Reload
– If you need your server re-imaged, you don't want to wait and speak to a technician. Kick off an automated OS reload and get your server formatted and back online as soon as possible.
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KVM over IP
– Sometimes all you need is a few minutes in front of your server to fix what ails it. With our KVM solution, you can sit in front of your server … even if you're 1000 miles away.
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Automated Recovery Console
– You may find that your operating system is having more problems than can be fixed by normal means, but you don't want to lose your data during an automated OS reload. Kick off our Automated Recovery Console environment and use a wide range of diagnostic and recovery tools to fix your system.
Operating System Compatibility Matrix
