Hosting on Windows or Linux?

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Actually, there are a number of security flaws defaulted in Linux that most people don't even bother to look at. For instance, not only do many fail to get a good password going, but they also tend to use their root user. What should be done (in the terminal) is:

1. adduser userName (add a new user)

2. visudo (give that use ability to use sudo commands as root)

These two steps alone will prevent malware from hijacking your Linux machine and running programs you don't want it to. In fact, this same practice should be done in Windows too, by making a standard account and not using your administrative account as your regular one.

So I suppose these aren't necessarily security "flaws," as much as they are just default things that need first-boot attention. Regardless, if you're a newbie using Ubuntu, you'll have a hard time with security.
 

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Well, the major difference between the Linux Web hosting and Windows Based Web hosting is that simple, If you are using open source like Php, wordpress, or any other platform that based on mySQL database then you should go wil Linux Web hosting, On the other hand if you are using MSSQL database or .NET platform for developing your application then Windows based web hosting could be the last stop you should stay.
 

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I prefer Linux as it's easier than Windows
What things are you mentioning for "easier than Windows" in this case? using commands?

1. adduser userName (add a new user)

2. visudo (give that use ability to use sudo commands as root).
Can you guide with more details for these techniques on how to do them. I was sent a sudo password from my VPS provider in the past but I don't know how to create it for my own VPS.
 

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I'm trying to get a general understanding of the difference between Linux hosting and Windows hosting. Everything I've read so far appears to be extremely biased towards either Windows or Linux, without providing any detailed information.

As I knew that seems Linux is more stable and can run longer without needing a complete restart, but Windows has more support for any problems you may run into.

So far what I want to know some comparisons of web host under Windows and Linux rather than an actual development. Your comments would be appreciated.
Majority of it depends on what you feel comfortable with. Then it breaks down to what source code or CMS you're using, then it breaks down to if Windows or Linux support what you are using.
 

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My vote goes for linux, but then it depends on your requirements.
 

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I've never used Windows hosting myself. In what requirements would Windows hosting be better?

I'm not to familiar with it first-hand myself so I just don't know what requirement would render Windows hosting better.
 

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Would highly recommend Linux... Much more secure, easier to use and you will find more helpful information online when you need some support!!

Best of luck!
 

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Much more secure, easier to use
How so? I often hear statements like this, but please explain how a Linux server is automatically more secure then a Windows server, or how Linux is automatically easier to use.

you will find more helpful information online when you need some support!!
Maybe, but it just depends on where you look. There are a countless # of asp.net websites on the internet so it has a strong following as well.
 

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One of the major determining factors is where your skill set lies, are you more familiar with Windows or Linux? Keep in mind they are different, although Microsoft is now accepting Linux more. Linux Servers that have WAMP installed ( Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP ) however keeping in mind, where YOUR expertise lies, in Windows or Linux. At the end of the day, it's about what you feel secure with and can maintain. Coding in Windows is typically in C#, ASP.Net, Visual Basic, and in Linux is typically PHP. Good luck to you.
 

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Linux is best platform. You should use it.
 

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Linux is always a better choice as Windows uses a lot of memory.
 

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Really?

That's good to know. My knowledge on Windows servers and hosting information is limited so I wasn't aware of that.
 

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I am personally a Linux-fan, but technically you can run PHP sites on Windows. What was very surprising to me - PHP sites on Windows are much more common than .Net. I guess a range of people pick Windows due to they don't know Linux and don't feel comfortable in Linux. I shall admit that Windows had some advantages in technology - i.e. running multiple versions of PHP in Windows IIS was available for ages, and not available in Linux until PHPSelector in CloudLinux (2014?) and multiple PHP in Plesk (2015?). I am not yet sure you can have multiple PHP in bare Linux (w/o tools like CloudLinux or Plesk bringing that).

From troubleshooting and debug perspective I find Linux much more straightforward, but it only matters when you administer server by yourself. While in managed servers (administered by a professional for you) that won't make much difference probably.
 

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There are different factors that need to be taken into consideration before selecting Linux or Windows hosting plan are the website whether it is made of ASP.net then a Windows hosting plan will be better, if one needs SQL then also Windows hosting plan will be better. But is one is looking for more economical pricing then Linux hosting is better as Windows hosting involves a license cost. Thus one must decide according to one's website needs.
 

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Linux for sure! Security & stability are the 2 superior advantages of it compared to windows.
 

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I know this is a bit of an older thread but in my experience, Linux offers more versatility on a smaller platform where Windows is more sealed but on a larger platform - if that makes sense. It depends on what your end game is. More people know about Windows servers as well so it is easier to get technical assistance.
 

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For php Linux, for asp windows
 

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Could you elaborate a bit more? Why is Linux automatically better for hosting PHP.

* Note: I am not saying you are wrong, but consider adding more substance to your post so it is more helpful *
 

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Because PHP like several other language has been designed for linux/unix. PHP is written in C, and all those standards are open-source.
That's the same for web servers, Apache or Nginx are build for linux and then available for Windows but not with the same features.
Windows is expensive, require more resources and offer lower performances than any linux distribution to run php based websites.

But there is an exception, ASP which is developed by Microsoft, so that's why if you want to use this language, you will have to use a Windows Server.
 

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Hello,
I will suggest you use linux if you want stable and better option.
According to me Windows does not stand at all infront of linux.
 

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Hello,
I would not be biased to both OS .
As if your website is on .net then you should host on windows else if it is php opt to Linux web hosting.
And as if i have used both the server then it is my personal view that Linux is best .
Either we talk about performance or about features.
Today , most of the industry is using Linux . So , i think there would be some solid reason behind it which is making the to choose Linux.
 

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If you are planning to host a PHP site or wordpress or joomla then I would suggest to with linux and if you are planning for hosting asp.net then go for windows.
Linux servers are safer and low cost but windows is little higher than linux hosting.
 
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