💻 Operating Systems on VPS

The operating system is the foundation of any VPS. The stability, security, and performance of your project all depend on choosing and configuring the right OS. Bit.Hosting offers dozens of Linux distributions and Windows Server versions, plus the option to install from a custom ISO.

In this section, you’ll find articles on installing and configuring popular operating systems, switching OS, using VNC, uploading ISO images, and comparing Linux vs. Windows Server for various use cases.

🧠 What’s Included

• 🧩 Installing Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, CentOS, and others;
• 🪟 Working with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022;
• 💿 Using ISO files and custom images;
• 🎛️ Accessing your server via VNC and console;
• ⚖️ Comparing OS options for different use cases (web, DB, email, dev).

If you're unsure which OS to choose for your VPS — check our recommendations or ask a question on the forum. We support both beginners and advanced users.

📚 OS Guides and Tutorials

• How to Connect to a Linux VPS
• How to Choose an Operating System for VPS
• How to Choose a Windows Version for VPS
• How to Disable Windows Firewall on VPS
• How to Configure UFW on a Linux VPS
• Linux vs Windows: Which OS to Choose for VPS
• How to Update the Operating System on VPS
• How to Reinstall OS on VPS via VMmanager
• Which File System to Choose for VPS
• How to Check the OS Version on VPS