{"id":2752,"date":"2020-10-06T05:33:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T11:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2026-01-21T07:07:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:07:39","slug":"which-software-can-i-install-on-vps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/which-software-can-i-install-on-vps\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Software Can I Install on VPS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Putting a large number of users on a single hosting server<\/strong> raises serious vulnerability concerns. However, dedicated hosting is an expensive option; most hosting service users might be uncomfortable to explore it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence, VPS hosting provides<\/strong> the most well-balanced option for web hosting services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Market Insights<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you are a new member of the over $1 billion VPS market<\/a> – a figure that\u2019s projected to hit $2 billion in 2025<\/strong>. In that case, you might be considering some software to install on your virtual server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is you\u2019re in the right place<\/strong>. This article reviews five options you might want to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We\u2019ll get to it in a bit. But first, let\u2019s consider why it\u2019s never a mistake opting for VPS hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why VPS hosting is right for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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VPS hosting<\/a> has never been a wrong decision, and here are top reasons many businesses are embracing it over shared hosting. VPS hosting offers a better performance level <\/strong>to a shared one. Data from the Hosting Tribunal<\/strong> shows that a one-second delay in load time reduces page views by 11 percent, customer satisfaction by 16 percent, and conversion rate by seven percent. Compromising speed is never an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first half of 2019<\/strong> alone, attackers breached 4.1 billion records<\/strong>. Thankfully, VPS hosting offers better cybersecurity to businesses. VPS hosting offers organizations full control over their servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual servers come with large storage space and can handle a massive volume of traffic and processing. Of course, this arrangement minimizes downtime, and businesses can scale online operations without interruptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, a VPS hosting gives people the freedom to configure the server to any specification and install any specific software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, not sure what software is right for you? Then, these five can get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. CentOS <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Community Enterprise Operating System <\/strong>(CentOS) is a Linux-based server operating system compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux<\/strong> (RHEL). It was first released in 2004 as version 2, while the latest version, version eight, was released in September 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The OS is highly customizable, secure, and stable. Its close link to RHEL allowed it to have corporate-level security updates that make it safe for every user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to install on VPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing any version of the CentOS on a VPS varies from host to host, but the procedure is the same.  Follow these steps<\/strong> to get it done. Thankfully, most hosts, if not all, provide a one-click installation feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n