Linux Dedicated Server Operating Systems

ServerBeach offers several Linux distributions to allow you to choose the best combination of price and reliability for your server. ServerBeach currently offers RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Fedora Core and Debian*.


RedHat Enterprise Linux is one of the most well known Linux distributions. RedHat offers a well-known brand name and a controlled patching service called RedHat Network, or up2date, that can run daily to help keep your system secure. (www.redhat.com)
Current Versions: RedHat Enterprise Server 5 (RHES 5) 32bit
                            RedHat Enterprise Server 5 (RHES 5) 64bit
                            RedHat Enterprise Server 4 (RHES 4.5) 32bit
                            RedHat Enterprise Server 4 (RHES 4.5) 64bit
Control Panels available with RHES 4: Plesk, cPanel
Price: $20 per server per billing cycle


CentOS, Community Enterprise Operating System, is a free Linux distribution based on the RedHat's source code. CentOS provides a similar experience to the RedHat offering without the additional cost of a RedHat Network subscription. (www.centos.org)
Current Versions: CentOS 5 32bit
                            CentOS 5 64bit
                            CentOS 4.5 32bit
                            CentOS 4.5 64-bit
Control Panels available with CentOS 4: Plesk, cPanel
Price: Free


Debian* is a free Linux distribution that uses the tools developed by the GNU Project. Many system administrators like Debian due to the slow and methodical release schedule. (www.debian.org)
Current Version: Debian 4 (Etch) 32bit
Price: Free


Fedora Core is a general purpose free operating environment based on Linux, sponsored by Red Hat. Fedora comes with easy to use desktop and administration tools and is updated regularly. Used by enthusiasts and developers, the work done on the Fedora Project can find it’s way into the RedHat Enterprise Linux offering. (www.fedoraproject.org)
Current Version: Fedora Core 8 32-bit
                          Fedora Core 8 64-bit
Control Panels available with: N/A
Price: Free