{"id":2223,"date":"2020-10-13T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T02:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mondoze.com\/blog\/?p=2223"},"modified":"2022-09-25T00:03:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T16:03:50","slug":"windows-vps-vs-linux-vps-which-one-is-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mondoze.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/windows-vps-vs-linux-vps-which-one-is-for-you","title":{"rendered":"Windows VPS vs Linux VPS | Which One is For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a Virtual Machine (VM) running its own copy of a physical computer-housed operating system. This is provided by an internet hosting service provider<\/a> as a contract. This runs independently from other virtual spaces that exist on the same machine. Availability, reliability, efficiency<\/strong> and control <\/strong>are the four main areas that Virtual Private Servers excel in.<\/p>

VPS closes the difference between the shared hosting and dedicated hosting solutions. It can be described as a hybrid between the two. For example, VPS is like a serviced apartment where a user has more control and freedom over their living space without worrying about the maintenance and upkeep of the condo. With VPS hosting, a user has the option of using either Windows VPS or Linux VPS to set up their website.<\/p>

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The alternative is between two operating systems:<\/strong><\/h2>

Linux and Windows.<\/strong><\/h2>
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The most popular operating system for your VPS are Windows and Linux<\/figcaption><\/figure>

For your latest VPS<\/a> this will be the most critical decision to take. Let us take a look at how Windows and Linux differ from each other according to certain criteria:<\/strong><\/p>

PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows<\/strong><\/td>Linux<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
For any minor patch, driver or software upgrade, Windows must be rebooted. Besides, it also uses GUI (Graphical User Interface), that use up resources you prefer to use elsewhere.<\/td>Linux is less resource hungry, and when the load is heavy, it does not require regular reboot. Linux is specifically designed for use with SSH, and VPS management is done via command line making it easier for optimization.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

SECURITY<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows<\/strong><\/td>Linux<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Microsoft\u2019s operating system draws more unnecessary attention to it and it is relatively low barrier-to-entry. If it is not properly configured, it will create a greater potential for user-made errors.<\/td>Linux servers are considered more secure because only administrators have privileges for editing and security protection.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

COMPATIBILITY<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows<\/strong><\/td>Linux<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Perfect for Windows specific applications like ASP.net, MySQL, C#, VB Development, MS Access, and other Microsoft products<\/td>Linux is best for open source software like PHP\/Perl, ROR, Java, Python, SSH, CGI, FrontPage Extensions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

USABILITY<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows<\/strong><\/td>Linux<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Uses graphical user interface (GUI) that makes it intuitive.<\/td>Easy to use because it has cPanel (popular hosting management tool), it also assists with handling FTP and SSH users.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows<\/strong><\/td>Linux<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Microsoft provides reliable phone and online chat support 24\/7.<\/td>Support open source community. This means the abundance of online assistance, though reliability and quality may vary unless you know where to look.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

SERVER ACCESS<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows<\/strong><\/td>Linux<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Window can access File Transfer Protocol (FTP), but cannot run SSH.<\/td>Linux servers support File Transfer Protocol (FTP), but only Linux can run SSH.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

CONTROL PANEL<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows<\/strong><\/td>Linux<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Windows uses Plesk, which has a user-friendly interface.<\/td>Linux uses cPanel or WHM (Web Host Manager)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

COST<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Linux\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
User must pay a licensing fee, in addition to any other costs.<\/td>Linux is an open source platform, making the cost of Linux VPS much lower.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

In conclusion,<\/p>

Windows VPS:<\/strong><\/p>