Linux or Windows VPS Hosting - Which is the right choice for you?

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Linux or Windows VPS Hosting Which is the right
choice for you?
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Introduction

• VPS or Virtual Private Server is a virtual
  machine used for hosting any online website. It
  is a virtual server hosted on a physical server.
  It is one of the various types of web hosting
  that is required to host any website online.
  Setting and managing a server is not only
  difficult for an average person but also too
  expensive. To make the job more comfortable, you
  can opt for a VPS which is proficient in four
  main areas viz. control, performance, stability,
  and security.

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Linux VPS

• Linux is a cheaper Virtual Private Server or VPS
  than Windows as Linux has free installation
  whereas Windows requires a specified operating
  systems license. While opting for a Linux VPS,
  always choose the best Linux VPS hosting provider
  to avail the best features.
• Linux has better speed than the conventional
  mechanical disk drives. This high speed of Linux
  allows the user to have quicker access to the
  website. Linux is more fluid with the control
  panel. While Plesk is compatible with both Linux
  and Windows, a control panel is compatible only
  with Linux. Linux is an open source system which
  makes it remarkably resilient to the viruses and
  malware.

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Windows VPS

• Windows Virtual Private Server has a very
  user-friendly and comfortable interface. Windows
  VPS is the best option for any business that runs
  majorly on Microsoft software. Websites built
  with ASP.NET require Windows Virtual Private
  Server for better performance. Windows also offer
  remote desktop access. This enables the user to
  directly access the web files from anywhere to
  the virtual private server or VPS. This
  particular feature makes Windows virtual private
  server easier to use and manage than the Linux
  VPS.

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Difference between Linux and Windows VPS

• The basic difference between a the best Linux VPS
  hosting and the best Windows VPS hosting is that
  Linux is an open source operating system and the
  Windows VPS is a commercial operating system.
• Linux is a free VPS whereas the Windows VPS is
  relatively expensive.
• Windows cannot be customized whereas Linux can be
  customized according to the users requirement.
• Linux is accessible only with login ID and a
  password, whereas Windows has open access to all.
• The file names in Linux are case sensitive
  whereas the files in Windows VPS are not case
  sensitive.
• Linux and Windows both support the provision of
  hidden files.

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Which is the right choice?

• Many factors are to be taken into consideration
  while deciding on a web hosting server. The
  decision for a VPS depends not only on the price
  and specifications of the installation but also
  the scripts, and database required for the
  websites.
• Price The Linux is far more pocket-friendly for
  a user as it is free whereas the Windows VPS
  requires a specific server license.
• Security The user should take into consideration
  the security of their websites and web files on
  the server. Linux being an open source system, it
  is resilient to external malware and viruses. In
  windows VPS the user has to pay for a controlled
  antivirus system.

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