CentOS is one of the most widespread Linux-based server Operating Systems available on the market. It is preferred by lots of web hosting providers, because it's very stable, reliable and secure, not to mention that it can be customized freely, because it is an open-source Operating System. CentOS is used for production servers, because it's also really quick and takes minimal system resources. On top of that, you're able to set up and run any web application, as long as it can run on a Linux device. When you use a CentOS-powered server, you'll be able to customize any part of your Operating System according to your preferences. The fact that CentOS is absolutely free means that you will need to pay only for your server, but not for any license fees, which will decrease your overall expenses. A large community of developers and users stands behind CentOS, and if you ever have any problems, or you are simply not sure how to perform a specific task, you'll be able to discover a solution right away. A significant benefit of the OS is also the fact that each release is officially supported and updated for no less than ten years, so that you'll always have a secure and dependable software environment.