Linux VPS vs Windows VPS? - Printable Version

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Linux VPS vs Windows VPS? - paulsimmons - 07-12-2021

Hi guys, do you prefer Linux VPS or Windows VPS?
I wonder for what you use your Linux VPS servers?

RE: Linux VPS vs Windows VPS? - wesen - 07-12-2021

Windows usually for websites that require .net and such that can only run on Windows. Otherwise, I would go for Linux.

RE: Linux VPS vs Windows VPS? - chaddyxx - 07-12-2021

It depends on your application and design. Linux hosting is more affordable and you can host your WordPress site and etc.

Windows hosting is more expensive because of licensing fee and it make sense to go with this option if you are using .NET, MS SQL and IIS

RE: Linux VPS vs Windows VPS? - paulsimmons - 07-12-2021

Linux will be the first choice as its available at a very affordable price with a control panel like cPanel, where maximum daily usage features are available, which makes your work easy. Not to mention it does not require licensing fee like Windows