Windows vs. Linux Dedicated Server
There are several dedicated servers to choose from when deciding to go from a shared server to a dedicated server. For most business it boils down to whether or not to choose Windows dedicated servers or Linux dedicated servers. Just deciding to use a dedicated server regardless of the operating system will greatly benefit your business. However, there are also other considerations to think about. Not the least of which is the cost of switching from a shared server to a dedicated server.
Windows dedicated servers cost more, primarily because windows requires separate licenses for every piece of software that you use, and it must come from Microsoft in order to be compatible. On the other hand, Linux dedicated server is based on free open source software, no special licenses needed unless you decide to use Microsoft software, which is also compatible on this system. Reliability, and security with Linux dedicated servers are well known and documented. Linux is said to be the favored system of most system administrators, primarily for security, reliability and stability of operation. Linux is known to run for months at a time without requiring a reboot, whereas Windows must rebooted after every OS update.
The same thing holds true for problems caused by malware, or viruses. This kind of software will crash a dedicated server, and corrupt data, causing your website to lose customers or consumer trust, which is literally the same thing. Studies show that there are fewer malware problems overall for Linux than are documented for Windows in one year. By being free and open source, Linux system administrators have a lot of web applications and scripts to use on an ongoing basis. Many times there is more than one type of software to handle the same problem and, or fix.
Be sure to research the different kinds of dedicated servers out there to make sure they are the perfect fit for your business needs, many of them running on Windows, while the rest work on Linux. A Windows dedicated server can offer more bandwidth enabling more as well as a smoother flow of traffic to your website. If you operate Windows on your computer system, then you will need to ensure that your dedicated server is compatible and a Windows dedicated server may be perfect for your needs. It will be the more expensive choice, however, it may also recoup your upfront outlay quicker than you can imagine.
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