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Linux or Windows server? The eternal dilemma
If you are thinking of setting up a website soon, when hiring a hosting you will find two alternatives, Windows or Linux servers.
Perhaps your first option is to choose a Windows server, after all, it is very likely that it is the operating system that you use on a daily basis. However, this decision is a bit more complex, and we will try to clear up the doubts below.
What is a Linux server?
Linux's servers are probably one of the most common in the hosting world. It is an open source operating system that offers numerous functionalities.
This type of server is characterized by having a lower cost than a Windows server.
The reason for this is that Linux is free, and you do not have to pay any license, which lowers its cost.
In addition, this type of system usually has a higher performance, since its consumption of resources is lower. In other words, for the same amount of resources, a Linux server is going to be faster and more efficient than a Windows one.
In terms of security, Linux systems offer quite robust security, so you will have a fairly reliable system.
Although running a Linux server may be a bit more difficult at first than one with Windows, the learning curve is not as steep.
Linux's servers are the best option if you are going to work with technology like C, Perl, MySQL or PHP. This is because they are optimized to work on Nginx and Apache servers.
In this way you will be able to obtain the maximum performance for these technologies. Of course, that does not mean that these will not work in Windows, they will, but you will not have the same performance.
What is a Windows server?
As for the servers with Windows, we have that it is an operating system derived from Windows that you are probably using at the moment.
The version of this is known as Windows Server and requires a paid license, this makes servers with this operating system more expensive.
Similarly, Windows is a heavier operating system than Linux, and although it is optimized for servers, it lags behind in performance.
However, as servers they are a very good option for any web project.
These Windows servers are ideal if you are developing in ASP, ASP.NET, Access, and MSSQL. It is also capable of handling languages like C, C ++, PHP, Python and others, but not in the same way as Linux.
In terms of security, this system is quite safe, so there is no major difference between Linux and Windows in this regard.
Which option to choose?
You already know a little more about these two types of technology, so you are ready to choose.
If you are going to set up a traditional website, a forum or a WordPress, the best option is going to be to use a Linux server, since it is much more efficient in this regard.
Actually, most web developers tend to prefer Linux servers for their projects due to the performance as it is a really versatile and useful system.
In addition, it is extremely secure, which guarantees that your information will be completely secure.
Therefore, in general lines, unless you are working with some web applications that handle ASP, ASP.NET, Access or MSSQL, choosing a Windows server is the best alternative.
