Monday, May 21, 2007

When it comes to Web hosting

When it comes to Web hosting, Linux has, for some time, been widely considered the best OS for Web servers. It's typically found to be the most reliable, stable and efficient system and, as such, it's commonly used for the demanding environment of Web and mail servers. Indeed, Most of the clients websites of aalpha NET runs on the Linux OS precisely because of this traditional stability.

The following are the advantages of using Linux based web server compared to Windows based web server : Stable, Low cost of ownership, Ease of use, Scalability

On the downside, Linux based web server is not fully compatible with Microsoft technologies. If you are using any specialized applications or VB for development of your web site, it is preferable to host with a Windows based web server.

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