What is the best OS for web hosting

YourLastHostLLC · Dec 12, 2017

I've created a Poll, let's vote and see who wins!

This thread is just for the pooling and voting purpose. However, comments and discussion based on the requirements are always welcome!

VirtuBox · Dec 12, 2017

YourLastHostLLC said:
What is the best OS for web hosting

I've also created a Poll, let's vote and see who wins!

Can you be more specific in your thread title ?

Because results are pretty easy to guess :

1.) Centos -> for cPanel users & some Plesk users
2.) Ubuntu -> for all open-source apps available on github + desktop users
3.) Debian -> for users who do not want want ubuntu
4.) Windows -> for users who agree to pay a license to use IIS

mobin · Dec 12, 2017

I have voted for CentOS because I find it more easy to manage in a server background. Though it is completely depending on the nature of use and the skillset of the admin. I think we cannot say there's a common good OS but depending on the environment and personals who's going to manage it.

24x7serverman · Dec 12, 2017

CentOS is more secure, stable and reliable to use. It is free.

It has large community and team of developers which will provide you free support.

SenseiSteve · Dec 19, 2017

I think the most popular will be CentOS and the poll certainly shows that.

Waqass · Dec 25, 2017

CentOs is based on Red Hat backed by a big enterprise. The CentOs has gained much of popularity for serving as server due its security (which came from Red Hat) and totally free. So no doubt its the clear winner.

DanielN · Jan 2, 2018

I think Debian wins out stability. For all other aspects, CentOS is better.
Sometimes I recommend Ubuntu as those who use Linux for their PC are more familiar with it.

cheapestwebhosting · Mar 3, 2018

haha almost all in the poll choosing centos

so cpanel cant installed in debian & windows?

24x7serverman · Mar 3, 2018

The cPanel can be installed on CentOS (version 6 and 7), CloudLinux (version 6 and 7), RHEL (version 6 and 7) or Amazon Linux (All versions).

You can check system requirements here:- https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/68Docs/Installation+Guide+-+System+Requirements

I hope it helps.

well-web · Mar 6, 2018

Centos 7 + DirectAdmin or Plesk is the best choice.

KnownHost-DanielP · Mar 6, 2018

I think the poll results are in on this one. CentOS for sure. Latest stable branch of 7x is recommended.

Once you use CentOS you have your pick of control panel.

radwebhosting · Mar 6, 2018

For multi-user servers (shared hosting), CloudLinux certainly provides unique benefits. For a single user environment, I would choose Ubuntu.

vps6 · Mar 6, 2018

It is free and easy to use = CentOS.

execorehosting · Mar 10, 2018

I'd say CentOS. Being free is a great plus but cpanel working on it just makes it a pretty obvious choice for a low cost webhosting company.

Purely · Mar 20, 2018

The best OS entirely depends on the application you are running.

rdpproviders · Apr 13, 2018

Centos, first its free and the interface working good for cpanel is good

serviceprovider · Apr 14, 2018

I preference CentOS. End of the day though, if you are a CentOS/RedHat Sysadmin, then you likely don't want to choose Ubuntu just because. Same goes for if your comfort and workflow is Debian/Ubuntu, then you might not want to choose RedHat/CentOS. Go with what you know. It always helps in keeping 100% uptime.

Mrityunjay Gautam · Dec 24, 2018

CentOS. CentOS is a community built distro based on the source code of RedHat Enterprise Linux (REHL). It is very reliable and comfortable.

Dracindo · Dec 27, 2018

I've only used Windows, so I can't really know for certain if CentOS is better than Windows, but looking at the amount of votes and the things other people in this thread are saying, I suppose I should check it out. Maybe I should check it out.

Akshay_M · Nov 18, 2019

My vote is for Linux.

Linux (CentOS or Ubuntu) is best for hosting a website.

You can host web server on a cloud instance , or to host on dedicated dedicated (as per your requirement for hardware resources to be calculated for load on your website i.e. CPU requirement, disk space, RAM and bandwidth and the most important your budget).

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