Linux and Windows Dedicated Server Hosting platform both have their merits and demerits. Following are few important points which are to be kept in mind before choosing your hosting platform.

Security :

Most webmaster have misunderstanding that windows servers are more vulnerable than Linux servers but this is not true. Security issues are responsibility of administrator rather than OS. Even Linux server can be hacked if not handled properly.

If you have latest updated security patches and software for your server and is monitored round the clock by your administrator then there should not be any issue for your server so for security issues look for your server management staff rather them OS.

Access :

Both Linux and Windows Dedicated Servers Hosting plans offer you server access via FTP. Linux offers you SSH and telnet access whereas Windows hosting supports telnet and RPD for accessing server.

Databases :

Microsoft owned databases such as MS Access, MSSQL 2000, MSSQL 2005 etc are supported on Windows Hosting Plans where as MySQL is suited for Linux Hosting, although MySQL can be used with Windows Hosting too.

Cost :

Comparatively cost of Linux Dedicated Server hosting is cheaper then Windows Dedicated Server hosting. As Linux is open source and is free thus overall cost for Linux hosting gets reduced so it’s most preferred hosting platform. There was a time where operating systems made a big difference. Currently, most platforms are supported on both Linux and Windows.

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With dedicated server hosting, a client is having a server which is only dedicated to him and no one else and he is the only one who gets the complete control over the server and in comparison with shared or reseller hosting, dedicated server hosting is pretty much flexible as well as offers stability. A stable SEO Dedicated Server plays most important role in SEO, and this is the main factor to which webmasters overlook most of the time.

Choosing an OS (operating system)  usually depends on the price, demands and most important, its availability. Although you can have Linux for free, but when it comes to Microsoft, the cost of running a dedicated server increases. For windows operating system you will need to pay extra fees for the software and applications you will choose. Using an  operating system helps in reducing the burden of site management.

With dedicated server hosting you can update the OS, applications, monitor the server, update firewall on regular basis, update antivirus, perform security audits, backups and restoration, disaster recovery, software installations and lots more.

The service providers often charges the owners for the software they use and there are many companies who offer software with dedicated servers at cheaper rates. Multiple software’s are available but it depends on the requirement of client website and business and servers can be customized as per requirements.

As if we compare dedicated servers with shared hosting, you may find it more cheaper for setting up your website. As far as your business is concerned, dedicated server is more preferable. Dedicated server is the another name for freedom in the world of online business. You can make changes and fulfill your needs as per requirements because of its flexibility.

You may feel like dedicated servers are pretty much expensive but as time passes you will realize the benefits of hosting your website or online business with dedicated server hosting.

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