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Linux Vs Windows Hosting

By: golchha21 | posted on: Saturday, October 18, 2008

Even if you run a version of Windows on your personal computer, does not mean you need to host your web site on Windows platform. The operating system you use to create your site has no effect on the web hosting platform you choose to host your site. Even you can host a website created using Microsoft Frontpage on a linux server as frontpage extensions are supported by linux.

LINUX HOSTING & ADVANTAGES ::

The Linux platform is widely regarded as highly reliable, and a more popular choice among professional and advanced users. Linux has a proven track record of performance, stability and security. It has been in a state of constant refinement since its inception , and is based on open standards, allowing easy access to operating system features and applications. Linux is by default, text-based and does not use a graphical user interface (GUI), which means it can dedicate the full power of the server to your web site.

  • Most web creation tutorials and documentation refer to this platform
  • Extremely stable, reliable, functional, and flexible
  • Easy to upgrade and expand
  • Access to freeware
  • Scripting languages such as Perl and PHP
  • Supports mySQL, postgre databases
  • Supports MS FrontPage extensions
  • Most economical solution

WINDOWS HOSTING & ADVANTAGES ::

Windows is the operating system of choice for many new users with a reputation for ease of use and administration. Windows allows those with little or no experience in the fields of web development and hosting to get advanced features working quickly. Windows supports tools and software such as Microsoft’s FrontPage, Active Server Pages (ASP), Visual Interdev, Access Database, MS SQL 2000, VBScript, ColdFusion and MS Internet Studio. You can create a powerful customized site that includes dynamic content and database integration. The Windows environment also offers flexibility and a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI). Coupled with the numerous third party tools being developed by Microsoft partners, Windows is quickly becoming a complete web hosting environment.

  • Microsoft-specific applications such as FrontPage, Access, IIS and ASP.
  • Use of ODBC / DSN connections
  • Site Server
  • Scripting languages such as ASP, ColdFusion, Active Perl, Visual C++, PHP
  • Other powerful database tools ranging from Access to MS SQL 2000 Server
  • User-friendly

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