Do You Know The Difference Of Linux Servers
Placed in Web Hosting Guide | August 31st, 2009
First, some people fear they will not be able to run Linux with Windows Hosting because they are on their PC. However, what operating system you are on your own computer is not relevant for web hosting environment, you can use, because it is run remotely, where you transfer your files to a server website.
Linux and Microsoft Windows are two different operating systems. Windows is a well known brand of household and does not require much introduction. Linux is a new version of the Unix operating system. Both operating systems are an excellent environment for web hosting. However, there are some differences between them.
So you decide whether Linux or Windows hosting is better for you, consider the following:
Cost
Linux of course known as “open source” operating system. D. It is no fee to pay. Therefore, Windows vs. Linux is very cheap. From Windows XP, Microsoft began implementing the software activation. This means that a single copy of Windows is installed on a computer. With Linux, if you own a copy, you are free, as many times as you want to install on an unlimited number of computers.
Reliability
Linux has the reputation of being very stable and reliable. This means that a Linux server generate much less likely to crash a Windows server. Subsequently, a Linux server is more “time” for your site.
Experience
Linux has several years of experience than Windows hosting.
Speed
There is no real difference in speed between Linux and Windows, Linux, but is slightly faster in processing basic web pages.
Functionality
Support Windows ASP (Active Server Pages), Microsoft programming / scripting language you create dynamic database driven web pages by connecting to a database like Microsoft SQL Server or Access provides. Linux does not support ASP or Microsoft databases, but instead uses the MySQL database.
If you use Microsoft FrontPage to create your site, this does not mean that you choose Windows Hosting. All Linux free accounts with FrontPage extensions, you can upload your web site to your hosting space on a Linux server.
Scripts
There are many CGI programs available on the Internet. Most of them are Perl scripts were developed and Linux / Unix web server. Therefore, they tend to work more easily and reliably on a Linux server install. Moreover, many Perl scripts from the Internet are free to download.
In summary, is to determine, most users find that Linux hosting is easier to use, reliable, provides free software and open source is much cheaper than Windows hosting. So if you need to use primarily for Windows-specific features such as ASP and an Access database, it is probably the best choice to choose Linux over Windows.
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