Operating System Deployment Stats

I like stats. I really like stats when they prove me right. In this situation, I don’t have anything to prove; just the need to fulfill my own curiosity. With over 100 different template options at VPS.NET, users are able to setup a flexible cloud hosting solution specific to their needs. Whether they need a CentOS with cPanel installation (14% of our user base), a Windows 2008 server (2.9% of our user base), or even an Elastix VoIP solution (less than 1%), our customers are able to easily set it up with the click of one button.
We’ve put together a few stats to quench that thirst for knowledge. The first is a graph showing the percentage of all operating systems installed at VPS.NET. CentOS is the leader, followed closely by Ubuntu and Debian in a distant third. We decided not to show the version number, as a security precaution for our customers.

We also have some control panel deployment stats for those who use CentOS, and opted for our automated install. cPanel by far is the largest install, with ISP Manager and Plesk far behind. There are many other control panels used on VPS.NET servers, such as Direct Admin, however they may require a manual install, so we’re not able to list those in our stats.

One of the primary advantages of VPS.NET, is our partnership with Jumpbox which allows us to do automated turnkey installs. The great thing about Jumpbox is that not only is it based off the Ubuntu operating system, so it is stable and secure, but Jumpbox also makes the administration of your pre-installed software a breeze. It automatically configures the installation, and keeps everything up to date for you, without you needing to intervene at all.

I hope you enjoyed the deployment stats on the VPS.NET infrastructure. Speaking for myself, I find a lot of information like this interesting. Monitoring the stats month over month, you’re not able to see how VPS.NET is growing as a company, but also which operating systems, and even which specific software installs are seeing growth. We hope to continue to provide this kind of information for you, as we see changes in the deployment patterns on our infrastructure.