CentOS is among the most popular Linux-based server Operating Systems nowadays. It is employed by many hosting providers, as it is very stable, secure and reliable, not to mention that it can be customized freely, because it is an open-source OS. CentOS is used for production servers, for the reason that it is also really quick and takes negligible resources. In addition, you will be able to install and run any kind of web app, as long as it can operate on a Linux equipment. If you use a CentOS-powered server, you're able to edit any part of the Operating System in accordance with your requirements. The fact that CentOS is free of charge also means that you will have to pay only for your server, but not for any kind of license fees, that will lower your overall expenses. A vast group of developers and users is behind CentOS, so if you ever have any problems, or you are simply not sure how to perform a certain task, you can find a solution in no time. A significant benefit of the OS is also the fact that each version is officially supported and updated for a minimum of ten years, so that you will always have a safe and dependable software environment.