Compatibility
Hosting OS selection drives package managers, kernel features, and driver support; align server OS with your stack before you treat any OS list row as production standard.
Database Mart OS List for Server and Hosting Platforms
Choose a server operating system for performance, security, and app compatibility. Database Mart maintains this OS list so you can compare Linux and Windows Server OS builds before you deploy on VPS or dedicated hardware. Use the tables as a hosting OS reference—not live inventory—and confirm versions on pricing or product pages when you order server OS images.
Why Server OS and Hosting OS Choices Matter in Our OS List
Each row in this OS list maps a server operating system to license terms, architecture, and typical workloads. Picking the right server OS early avoids rebuilds—whether you standardize on Linux server OS images or Windows Server OS for .NET stacks.
Security and updates
Long-term support tracks differ by distribution; use this OS list to see which hosting OS versions match your patch policy.
Licensing
Windows Server OS rows include license notes on dedicated and GPU tables; Linux entries are mostly open source—compare server operating system costs before finance signs off.
VPS Server OS Options in the Database Mart OS List
The VPS table is the hosting OS shortlist for virtual servers. Compare server OS versions and licenses here, then open VPS hosting to see which server operating system images are available at order time.
| Operating System | Versions | Architecture | License | Key Features | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentOS | 8 / 7 | 64-bit | Open Source | Red Hat-based, stable, reliable, long-term support | Web servers, application hosting, database management |
| Ubuntu | 24 / 22 / 20 / 18 | 64-bit | Open Source | Frequent updates, robust security, large software repository | Cloud apps, web servers, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) |
| Ubuntu Desktop | 22.04 LTS | 64-bit | Open Source | User-friendly GUI, built-in applications, long-term support until 2027 | Graphical remote desktop, GUI-based application development, administrative tasks |
| Debian | 12 / 11 | 64-bit | Open Source | Stable, secure, minimalistic, extensive repositories | High-performance servers, web hosting, development environments |
| OpenSUSE | 15 | 64-bit | Open Source | Versatile, strong admin tools (YaST), stable and rolling releases | Enterprise environments, server admin, developers of enterprise applications |
| AlmaLinux | 8.9 | 64-bit | Open Source | CentOS-based, RHEL alternative, long-term support | Web servers, cloud hosting, application hosting |
| Windows Server | 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025 | 64-bit | Included | Enterprise tools, supports .NET, high availability | Active Directory, Exchange Server, web apps, database hosting, business-critical applications |
Dedicated Server OS Rows in This OS List
Dedicated servers add hypervisor and NAS options plus broader Debian versions. Use this hosting OS table with dedicated hosting when you quote Windows Server OS license lines or Linux builds on bare metal.
| Operating System | Versions | Architecture | License | Key Features | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentOS | 8 / 7 | 64-bit | Free | Red Hat-based, stable, reliable, long-term support | Web servers, application hosting, database management |
| Ubuntu | 24 / 22 / 20 / 18 | 64-bit | Free | Frequent updates, robust security, large software repository | Cloud apps, web servers, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) |
| Ubuntu Desktop | 22.04 LTS | 64-bit | Free | User-friendly GUI, built-in applications, long-term support until 2027 | Graphical remote desktop, GUI-based application development, administrative tasks |
| Debian | 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 | 64-bit | Free | Stable, secure, minimalistic, extensive repositories | High-performance servers, web hosting, development environments |
| VMware ESXi | 8 | 64-bit | Not Included | Hypervisor, robust virtualization tools | Virtualization environments, data centers |
| Proxmox VE | 8 / 7 / 6 | 64-bit | Free | Open-source virtualization platform, supports KVM & LXC | Virtualization, cloud solutions, development |
| OpenSUSE | 15 | 64-bit | Free | Versatile, strong admin tools (YaST), stable and rolling releases | Enterprise environments, server admin, developers of enterprise applications |
| AlmaLinux | 8.9 | 64-bit | Free | CentOS-based, RHEL alternative, long-term support | Web servers, cloud hosting, application hosting |
| Fedora | 39 | 64-bit | Free | Cutting-edge features, robust security, frequent updates | Developers, testing, cloud applications |
| FreeNAS | 11 | 64-bit | Free | Open-source NAS solution, storage management | Network storage, data management, backups |
| Windows Server | 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025 | 64-bit | $25/mo/8cores | Enterprise tools, supports .NET, high availability | Active Directory, Exchange Server, web apps, database hosting, business-critical applications |
GPU Server OS Options from the OS List
GPU servers share many Linux and Windows Server OS rows with dedicated hosting OS—plus Fedora for newer kernels. Pair this OS list section with GPU server hosting before you pick a server operating system for CUDA or remote graphics workloads.
| Operating System | Versions | Architecture | License | Key Features | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentOS | 8 / 7 | 64-bit | Open Source | Red Hat-based, stable, reliable, long-term support | Web servers, application hosting, database management |
| Ubuntu | 24 / 22 / 20 / 18 | 64-bit | Open Source | Frequent updates, robust security, large software repository | Cloud apps, web servers, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) |
| Ubuntu Desktop | 22.04 LTS | 64-bit | Open Source | User-friendly GUI, built-in applications, long-term support until 2027 | Graphical remote desktop, GUI-based application development, administrative tasks |
| Debian | 12 / 11 / 10 | 64-bit | Open Source | Stable, secure, minimalistic, extensive repositories | High-performance servers, web hosting, development environments |
| OpenSUSE | 15 | 64-bit | Open Source | Versatile, strong admin tools (YaST), stable and rolling releases | Enterprise environments, server admin, developers of enterprise applications |
| AlmaLinux | 8.9 | 64-bit | Open Source | CentOS-based, RHEL alternative, long-term support | Web servers, cloud hosting, application hosting |
| Fedora | 39 | 64-bit | Open Source | Latest features, developer-focused, frequent updates | Testing, developer platforms, containerized workloads |
| Windows Server | 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025 | 64-bit | $25/mo/8cores | Enterprise tools, supports .NET, high availability | Active Directory, Exchange Server, web apps, database hosting, business-critical applications |
Note
If you are unsure which server operating system to choose, or if the OS list does not show the version you need, contact us—we can help you narrow hosting OS options or discuss custom server OS installs.
FAQs About Our OS List and Server OS Options
Common questions on Linux versus Windows Server OS, custom server operating system installs, and how this OS list relates to live hosting OS inventory.
Which server operating system should I choose?
Linux fits most web services, databases, and dev environments in this OS list. Windows Server OS fits .NET and Microsoft stacks. Pick the server operating system that matches your apps, not the brand alone.
Where is the full OS list on this page?
VPS, dedicated, and GPU sections in this OS list. Each table is a hosting OS slice; together they form the Database Mart server OS list for quotes and internal standards.
Can I change the server OS after the server is set up?
Yes, but changing server OS usually means reinstalling the server. Back up data first, then pick the new Linux server OS or Windows Server OS row from the OS list before rebuild.
Who should bookmark this Database Mart OS list?
Engineers standardizing hosting OS, buyers comparing Linux and Windows Server OS before orders, and teams that need one OS list link instead of scattered install docs.
Questions About Our OS List?
Tell us your stack and compliance needs—we will point you to the right Linux or Windows Server OS row and live hosting OS plans without overselling server operating system options you will not use.