11.05.2014, 18:22
Because far as hosting goes windows uses more resources which can be cut down completely with Linux. Linux is also far more secure as it's open source and based off security if you know what you're doing of course, because if you don't your leaving it open for everyone to attempt to get their way inside, just like a Windows Server.
all in all, windows is not a recommended hosting OS by professionals. Windows Servers require updates which require restarts quite a bit where linux can be updated and not rebooted for months. Which means less downtime for your services.
Linux support is just as good as windows support and learning the OS is not really a challenge especially CentOS where you can look up just about every problem and every solution over ****** and find a answer.
The OS can be a challenge to handle but with control panels like cPanel or webmin it can make your life a whole lot easier and actually enjoy using Linux.
all in all, windows is not a recommended hosting OS by professionals. Windows Servers require updates which require restarts quite a bit where linux can be updated and not rebooted for months. Which means less downtime for your services.
Linux support is just as good as windows support and learning the OS is not really a challenge especially CentOS where you can look up just about every problem and every solution over ****** and find a answer.
The OS can be a challenge to handle but with control panels like cPanel or webmin it can make your life a whole lot easier and actually enjoy using Linux.