OS for Cloud VPS?

Maxoq · Jul 19, 2016

Which Operating System is used most for cloud VPS?
Linux or Windows? Which is best?

VirtuBox · Jul 19, 2016

Linux & Linux ^^

Cloud and Windows are not really in love at the moment. Because paying a license $150 per VPS is maybe too much. And there is no Cloud Orchestration system running on windows. It doesn't mean you cannot find a VPS with Windows, but for a VPS with 6GB RAM the price is $25 more per month to run Windows server 2012.
The major a currently OpenStack, OpenNebula & VMware vCloud and they are all build on linux.

LJSHost · Jul 19, 2016

Windows is a viable choice if your marketing to customers that need specific Microsoft functionality that linux does not provide. Their is still a big market looking for windows hosting.

From your post I assume your asking what OS is best to use on your cloud based VPS, CloudLinux is best.
If your looking to create a cloud, Linux is the only choice imo. @virtubox covered the best virtualization software, OnAPP is great if your looking for a big enterprise grade cloud but it also has a price tag to match. .

LJSHost · Jul 19, 2016

CloudLinux functions the same regardless if it's on a dedicated server or container based VPS. The 'Server' still views the operating system the same way.
If your using a dedicated or a VPS you will still have the features of CloudLinux.

It should be called ContainerLinux but I suppose they used the cloud buzzword to help marketing and sales.

Luxin Host · Jul 19, 2016

Maxoq said:
Which Operating System is used most for cloud VPS?
Linux or Windows? Which is best?

Linux is most used and is the best. Linux is much cheaper while at the same time having many software built for it and being able to support most users needs.

HostYouFast · Jul 20, 2016

For me i will go with Linux its best to use....@Ljshost Good details on both server explanation ( If your using a dedicated or a VPS you will still have the features of CloudLinux )

HostColor · Jul 27, 2016

Based on my experience Red Hat family OS works best when it comes to building a Cloud infrastructure. On top of he Cloud, inside a Cloud instance (cloud server), one can run whatever OS is necessary.

PallaviG · Jul 28, 2016

Both Windows and Linux OS are used for Cloud VPS. Both have their own pros and cons which you will need to study. After understanding what features are best for you from both, you can decide which OS will be the best for your Cloud VPS.

VirtuBox · Jul 28, 2016

You will use Linux until you need Windows (it should never happen). A number : $810 - First price for Windows server 2016 :drunk:

praneetha · Aug 19, 2016

Cloudlinux with Litespeed is my vote

Mujkanovic · Dec 24, 2016

ispaze said:
Cloudlinux with Litespeed is my vote

I heard that they are premium OS and you have to pay to use but not sure they are better free OS.

Maxoq said:
Which Operating System is used most for cloud VPS?
Linux or Windows? Which is best?

Linux is more popular and it is being used for Cloud hosting.

gigsgigs · Feb 17, 2017

There is no best O/S there. It is all up to your need.

belinda · Feb 20, 2017

It would depend on your requirement. You may wish to check with your developer on your hosting requirement if they suit Linux or Windows.

However most customers would go with Linux OS.

Medhahosting · Mar 1, 2017

All depends on the need if you want run .net website windows is preferable choice .Try azure they offer 300 usd free trail

HostingWaves · Mar 2, 2017

Linux is best. Cloudlinux is not free, you will need to purchase license for it.

DTS-NET · Mar 29, 2017

It all comes down to your customer requirements.
It also depends on apps they run as far apps.

asiabudgetserver · Mar 30, 2017

Linux still has better memory management as compare to Windows.
I heard from somewhere that MS run linux/unix based for their core system. Not sure how true it is.

spidy · Mar 31, 2017

As my knowledge Linux based operating system Cent os is very popular one. Also cloudlinux os is really amazing. Centos is free forever and cloudlinux is nearly $10 per month.

instacarma · Jun 21, 2017

I would say there are more Linux machines out there than Windows machines, but one is not better than another, they are just used for different things.

HostBastic · Jun 21, 2017

Linux Machines are quite superior in terms of hosting compared to Windows machines, however they are used for different purposes.

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