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How To Choose The Right Web Host For Your Site
(Part 9)
The Advantages And Disadvantages of Windows And UNIX Operating Platforms For Web Hosting Services - Depending On Your Needs As A Business.
What type matches your needs? Windows or UNIX?
If you're looking for a web host that's the right fit for you, you will need to know a little more than the price and the reliability. You're going to need to learn about the types of operating system platforms that they use and whether or not they will work for your business.
The current recommended hosting systems are Windows and UNIX. What does Windows do? When you're looking for a simple way to manage your website, you might want to think about Windows based hosts. You can get up and running quickly without much knowledge of web page building or maintenance. It also supports a wide range of tools that will help you create a professional-looking web page.
Other advantages include:
- FrontPage, IIS, ASP, and Microsoft Access
- Scripting languages - ColdFusion, ASP, Visual C++, and Active Perl
- MS SQL 2000 Server Database
The main concerns for those that are considering Windows is that it doesn't offer nearly the features that UNIX can, but it certainly is a good place to start when you're trying to get your website up and running.
What does UNIX do?
The other popular choice for web host platforms is UNIX. With UNIX, you can also create a professional website with unique features, but it is also considered to be the most reliable as well as most affordable option. Other advantages include: •Long history of use
- Stable, flexible and highly reliable
- Allows access to freeware (free software)
- Gives tutorials on how to use the system
- Scripting languages - Perl and PHP3
- Also supports Microsoft's FrontPage
Much of your decision may come down to the amount of experience you have in web page design or budget concerns. In the end, both systems are reliable and a great way to get your web hosting services.
Summary
- There are two types of web hosting service platforms - Windows and UNIX.
- Windows is user-friendly and simple to use, but can be expensive.
- UNIX is considered the most reliable and affordable with many features.
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