Virtual private server

[castlegem12]

If you are an online business owner like me and follow the contents of this forum regularly then you must have an idea about secured web hosting platforms. Needless to say, the complexities of the Internet is increasing with time and running an online business is not as simple as it used to be earlier. As a business owner you need to pick the most suitable web hosting solution. From my experience I would say that choosing a web hosting service provider that offers a robust Virtual Private server app is the best decision you can take. It offers some unique platform by combining dedicated server with Virtual Private Server.

[castlegem12]

Linux virtual private server

I have seen a lot of people shying away from Linux because they think it is not as user friendly as windows. However, the ground reality is that more and more people are choosing the Linux virtual server model for their web hosting needs. The main reasons for this are the flexibility and rock solid security that you can get from Linux kernel. In the long run it also turns out to be more cost effective than other VPS solutions.

[castlegem12]

Linux Dedicated Server

If you are planning to start an e commerce business and want to stay in the business for long then you will require a stable server for managing and running your site. I can tell you from my experience that you cannot go wrong with a Linux dedicated server. Linux is no longer the geek friendly OS devoid of a nice GUI! A lot of people choose the Apache server. What you get from this platform is flexibility and enhanced security.

[WeRollin]

I don't know about using Linux. Wouldn't it be counterproductive, since it is so user unfriendly, if we don't even know how to use it? I mean do I have a point there?

[phoenix65]

Its actually a matter of choice. If you are comfortable with using Windows, you'd definitely want to go with a Windows Server. But tbh. Linux too can be as simple as using Windows, now even with a Linux distros. you get to use easy GUI., which is much similar to that of Windows, hence carrying out your tasks isn't much of a pain anymore with this OS.

It is advisable to try your hands on any of the cheap hosting UK solutions that have linux. Further, you may opt for cPanel control panel for managing the account. Linux can indeed be productive once you get used to using it. The most important advantage of using Linux is the security and reliability of the platform, which is much better than what Microsoft offers.