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Operating Systems

When it comes to choosing an operating system (OS) for your dedicated server, you have choices. Here at OneColo, we have made it our mission to empower you and ensure you have control of the bare metal given. You can install any of the OS's below at any time of the day, and however many times you want via our control panel.

Linux/Unix
Ubuntu Ubuntu 24.04 & 22.04 Ubuntu is a popular, open-source Linux operating system known for its stability, security, and ease of use. It's widely used for servers, desktops, and cloud computing, making it ideal for development, hosting, and enterprise environments. Ubuntu offers regular updates, strong community support, and long-term support (LTS) releases with five years of maintenance.
Debian Debian 12 Debian is a free, open-source Linux operating system known for its stability, security, and large software repository. It serves as the foundation for many other distributions, including Ubuntu, and is ideal for servers, desktops, and development environments. Debian is community-driven and widely trusted for long-term, reliable deployments.
CentOS Stream CentOS Stream
9 & 8		 CentOS Stream is a rolling-release Linux distribution that sits just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, offering early access to upcoming RHEL features. It's ideal for developers and organizations that want a stable platform with the opportunity to test and influence future RHEL updates.
Rocky Linux Rocky Linux 9 & 8 Rocky Linux is a free, community‑driven enterprise Linux distribution that aims for 1:1 binary compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Founded by CentOS co‑founder Gregory Kurtzer, it focuses on stability and long‑term support, making it a strong choice for servers, VMs, and cloud deployments as a CentOS replacement.
AlpineLinux Alpine Linux 3.22.1 Alpine Linux is a lightweight, security-focused Linux distribution designed for efficiency and simplicity. Built on musl libc and busybox, it’s popular for containers, embedded systems, and minimal server environments due to its small footprint, fast boot times, and hardened security features.
Custom ISO Custom ISO Customers can upload custom ISOs for any Linux OS, allowing them to deploy and install their preferred distributions or tailored environments with full control over the setup and configuration. This is ideal for advanced users who need specific versions, custom kernels, or pre-configured systems.
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Other
Windows Server Windows Server With Request Windows Server is Microsoft’s enterprise-grade operating system designed for managing infrastructure, applications, and services. It supports features like Active Directory, file and storage management, virtualization with Hyper-V, and robust networking tools, making it ideal for hosting websites, running enterprise applications, and managing domain environments.
Proxmox Proxmox VE 8 & 7 With Request Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment) is an open-source virtualization platform that combines KVM-based virtual machines and LXC containers with integrated web management, backup, and clustering tools. It's ideal for data centers and IT teams looking to efficiently manage VMs, containers, and high-availability clusters from a single interface.
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