Hosting Systems
What is a Host System?
It’s an operating system installed on computer system’s hard drive, this hosting system allows the operating system to function as one. A Host system is a network that provides services, these services usually run a multi-user operating system. Websites are hosted or stored on special computers called servers. Before signing up for web hosting services, it is important to understand what kind of service your website needs, the kind of server you or your business needs.
What hosting systems are out there though? We operate Linux and Windows hosting. Linux at this moment is the most popular operating system for web server. Linux has more of the features web designers expect. If you need any type of windows applications that would be a better choice. Your choice is based on your needs from your server. They both have different performance, security, database formats and other features that will influence the proper function of your hosting. Linux and Windows have similar approach to data management. The most convenient tool you will find in both systems is FTP server.
Linux Hosting Features
Linux hosting refers to shared hosting, the most popular hosting service in the industry. In fact, most of the websites are now hosted using Linux hosting due to its affordable price and flexibility. Linux is very convenient, it has risen in popularity and low in prices. Linux is just cheaper. It includes setup completely free and 7-day money back guarantee. Linux is great for a start-up, you get a flexible system, popular coding and database formats, low prices, and much more. Linux operating systems contains more features which are very important for you to manage your website.
Windows Hosting Features
Windows is the most popular OS on the planet, and while you might be most familiar with its use on PCs. Windows offers you a hosting system based on the type of files and functionalities you expect to use. If a website uses ASP, .NET, Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server files, then your hosting system will need to be based on the Windows platform. A good Windows host will sometimes cost a bit more so make sure you get the exact features you want. It’s easier to set up than Linux. If you’ve used both platforms. If you don’t want to deal with a ton of customization options and would just like to use an OS that works out of the box, Windows is probably the right choice for you.
What can you Choose?
The difference between the two ultimately comes down to the capabilities offers you. Picking one over the other is not a matter affinity, is the services that your website requires. The type of hosting you choose has nothing to do with the operating system your PC runs. These two types of hosting offer the same level of proficiency. So, the type of hosting service you choose greatly depends on what kind of technologies your website needs. You will need to carefully review and interview our web hosts to ensure they are up to the task and provide extended support by our team. We kindly suggest you to identify what means the most to you and define your budget according to the packages Webline Services offers.