Pre-installed Software Options

The operating system you choose for your Simply Cloud server will determine the server software package that comes pre-installed on your server.

The below tables outline the software packages (and versions) that come pre-installed with the available operating systems. If you would prefer not to have this software installed with your Linux VPS, please select the minimal version of the distribution you require when placing an order. Optional software is noted with an additional fee. All prices quoted exclude VAT.

Software Installed With Linux Distros

 CentOS 6.2 64-bitUbuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bitDebian 6 64-bit
Vendor SupportNoNoNo
Control Panel OptionsPlesk or CpanelPleskPlesk
Apache2.2.15-152.2.22-12.2.16-6
PHP5.3.3-145.3.10-15.3.3-7
Perl5.10.1-1275.14.2-65.10.1-17
Python2.6.6-292.7.3-02.6.6-8+b1
Ruby1.8.7.352-71.8.7.352-21.8.7.302-2
Rails3.1.12.1.02.3.5-1.2
Passenger (mod_rails)2.0.22.2.112.2.2
MySQL5.1.61-45.5.24-05.1.63-0
OpenSSH5.3p1-815.9p1-55.5p1-6
Vsftp2.0.5-122.3.5-12.3.2-3
Postfix2.3.3-2.12.9.3-22.7.1-1
WebstatsWebalizer 2.21_02-3.3AWstats 7.0~dfsg-5AWstats 6.9.5
BIND9.8.2-0.109.8.1.dfsg.P1-49.7.3.dfsg-1
Gem1.3.7-11.8.15-11.3.7-3
Additional SoftwareCan be installed with YumCan be installed with AptCan be installed with Apt

Software Installed With Windows Server 2012 Standard

Control PanelNo
Web ServerIIS 8
ASP.NET.net framework 4.5
MS SQL 2012COMING SOON
MS SQL 2008Express, Web and Standard Editions available
Additional SoftwareCan be installed using 'Add roles' snap-in

Software Installed With Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard

Control PanelPlesk on request
Web ServerIIS 7.5
ASP.NET.net framework 3.5
MS SQL 2005Express and Standard Editions available
MS SQL 2008Express, Web and Standard Editions available
Additional SoftwareCan be installed using 'Add roles' snap-in

Software Installed With Windows Server 2008 Standard

Control PanelPlesk on request
Web ServerIIS 7
ASP.NET.net framework 3.5
MS SQL 2005Express (free), and Standard Editions available
MS SQL 2008Express (free), Web and Standard Editions available
Additional SoftwareCan be installed using 'Add roles' snap-in

Software Installed With Windows Server 2003 Standard

Control PanelNone
Web ServerIIS 6
ASP.NET.net framework 3.5
MS SQL 2005Express (free), and Standard Editions available
MS SQL 2008Unavailable - please user Server 2008 or above if you need MSSQL 2008
Additional SoftwareCan be installed using 'Add/Remove Programs' applet

* The offer is £100 Cloud Hosting credit when purchasing any Cloud Hosting plan using the displayed voucher code. This credit is only redeemable for 30 days following the qualifying purchase. This offer is restricted to new customers only, cannot be applied to renewals and used in conjunction with any other offer and may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of Simply Cloud Limited. Any customers who do not use the voucher code - 100CREDIT, will receive £10 credit, this credit is only redeemable for 30 days following the qualifying purchase. All prices displayed are exclusive of VAT, please note, for EU customers VAT rates payable will be subject to your country of residence.