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    Linux or Windows VPS?

    Which one is better?

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    Windows can offer you remote desktop access. And Linux VPS offers you a reliability that is much greater than Windows VPS.
    So i want to go with linux.

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    I wiill prefer linux because it is having good security,capabilities.and also we are getting some good advantages also such as
    Linux is a stable operating system.
    Linux has strong networking capabilities.

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    It really depends on your needs. If you need to run MsSQL, or another Microsoft product, then you're definitely going to need a windows machine.

    Linux VPSs are usually cheaper, and with open source software can do just about anything a windows VPS can do, so often Linux is the more cost effective solution.
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    Choosing the Server Operating system depends upon the applications used to built your website. If you have a website built in asp, asp.net or MS-SQL or you are willing to use any Microsoft application like ColdFusion or any other, you will have to opt for a Windows server. If you have a website built in PHP or HTML, than you can opt for a Linux server.

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    I will prefer windows,Windows has two main lines. The older flavors are referred to as "Win9x" and consist of Windows 95, 98, 98SE and Me. The newer flavors are referred to as "NT class" and consist of Windows NT3, NT4, 2000, XP and Vista.the flavors of Linux are referred to as distributions.
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    It really is determined by your needs. If you need to run MsSQL, or another Passion items, then you're definitely going to need a microsoft windows system.

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    Quote Originally Posted by James-A View Post
    Choosing the Server Operating system depends upon the applications used to built your website. If you have a website built in asp, asp.net or MS-SQL or you are willing to use any Microsoft application like ColdFusion or any other, you will have to opt for a Windows server. If you have a website built in PHP or HTML, than you can opt for a Linux server.
    That is the best answer I guess.

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    As per my experience, Windows would be the best one. The reason is support. You can easily get good support for windows as well you do not need high technical knowlwdge for using Windows. While in case of Linux you need high qualification for use this. If you are technical then you may sure approach for Linux.

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    Linux is more cost-effective, and also a bit more versatile, generally. I'd only choose Windows if you need it for some particular purpose.

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    TBH, the selection will depend on the requirements that you have. In case you require ASP, ASP.NET or MSSQL database you need to opt for a Windows platform, the reason being ASP, ASP.NET or MSSQL database are not supported on Linux platform. In case you require just PHP or MYSQL both Linux as well as Windows will be fine to opt for but the recommended platform will be Linux.
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    Choosing the operating system for your VPS hosting will impact how you manage your VPS, workflow and costs involved. Each of the operating systems have their own pros and cons which depend on how you approach VPS. When looking for a VPS hosting provider, choose between Windows and Linux VPS hosting wisely. If your applications run on PERL, Python or Ruby, then Linux should be preferred choice.

    However, if your developers work on ASP.net or PHP, then Windows is the way to go. VPS is suited for users who require independence and control over the server. Between Windows and Linux, it all comes down to the preference since both are powerful platforms, and it depends on individual needs, preferred software environment and budget.

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    Picking the Server Operating framework relies on the applications used to manufactured your site. On the off chance that you have a site worked in asp, asp.net or MS-SQL or you will utilize any Microsoft application like ColdFusion or some other, you should settle on a Windows server. On the off chance that you have a site worked in PHP or HTML, than you can settle on a Linux server.

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    A2A. I agree with others here. It is very dependant on the needs. Since there is no insight on goals or application usage. It is hard to make that call. If you are hosting web apps, websites, etc Linux might be the best fit.

    If however the goal is Exchange, MS SQL, RDP server and other Microsoft centric applications, Windows VPS might be a better fit.

    In most cases, it is necessary to ask what needs to be done and what tools will be used to accomplish those tasks or goals. It is possible that Linux might be the answer or Windows VPS, or both. While in the office most of our solutions are Microsoft based, the web for us is primarily Linux based. Before that choice can be made it is important to kniw what needs to be done and pick the tool or tools that best fit.

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    Both are equally good,if you are familiar to Linux then you can save a few bucks as windows VPS service are a bit costlier,and both have their respective panels,and cpanel of linux vps is more preferred over the plesk panel as the interface is user friendly and easy to understand.
    it depends from user to user as to which O.S he/she prefers,both perform the same operations.

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