Linux Dedicated Servers

Most of the internet’s users know that the basic Operating Systems used for dedicated servers are Windows and Linux. Linux Dedicated Hosting is basically a dedicated servers hosting that use Linux as an Operating program. Linux being free, open-source operating system based on UNIX, is the cheapest form of dedicated servers. You do not have to pay the License fees to install Linux Operating System, unlike Windows Dedicated Servers where you pay the Windows OS License Fee.

Linux Dedicated Servers are most popular and are offered by many web hosting providers. There are different servers available with Linux OS. So depending upon the requirement you can select the suitable server specification. Also if you need or you are looking for customized dedicated servers then you can opt for that. There are many hosting providers offering customized dedicated servers where you can select the hardware specifications as per your requirement. If you get a dedicated server and needs to upgrade any specific hardware, for example, say RAM then you can just ask the hosting provider and they will help you to upgrade RAM. This not possible with shared, VPS or any other plans however it can be considered as an advantage of Dedicated Hosting.

Linux Dedicated Servers are more secure than Windows Dedicated Servers. The chances of servers being hacked are more on Windows than Linux. The possibilities of Viruses attacking your site are very less as compared to Windows. And suppose if a virus takes hold of your Linux System still it becomes difficult for the virus to damage or destroy the system. Unlike Windows, also, if any virus succeeds to affect or hold the Linux based system, it becomes difficult for it to spread to other Linux machines and repeat the same with other systems. I agree that it is completely safe however it more resistant as compared to Windows.

It is best solution for those who host MySQL databases or PHP based applications to opt for Linux. However if you need to host MSSQL, ASP.net or ASP or simply any other Microsoft product then you must opt for Windows Server.

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