On hiring a hosting service in publishing a website for a small business, whether Cebu hosting, Manila hosting, Davao hosting, etc. you have to know and understand first the fundamentals of web hosting. This is because, it is you whose going to judge on what are the right features and qualities that best suit your budget.
The selection to host the website depends on the language applied in your website. If the website is using languages like PHP, MySQL, or Perl, Linux server hosting is favored. And if your website is the ASP Dot Net language then the right hosting would be Windows.
Linux Server Hosting. Linux server is an open source software product. You can freely download it and use it at no cost. Compared to the other operating systems, it does not need high licensing fees and thus makes Linux server hosting, a very economical one. The only cost is the distribution by the host or owner. If the required scripting language for your website are PHP, MySQL or Perl, you must choose Linux server hosting aside from it is cost effective, it is also the most reliable server. Linux website can easily be converted to a Windows website without so much hassle. The website can also be easily changed as the requirement of the user grows. With lots of circles, Linux hosting is supposed to be more secure than Windows hosting and with that, Linux server hosting is more popular choice for web designers and programmers.
Windows Server Hosting. In using Windows server, the .Net technologies are not applicable such as ASP dot net and VB dot net. But a website built with Microsoft .Net. Technologies, a Windows server hosting plan is a good choice most especially if you need Microsoft’s MSSQL database as well as Microsoft’s Sharepoint services. In comparison to Linux, Windows servers are quite expensive since the License is compulsory.
Linux server hosting plan is the finest alternative if you do not require unique features of your website. Features like database, cart, etc. But if you require specific Microsoft technologies, the best alternative is Windows server hosting. And for small business owners, you can consider Linux hosting plan for it has features that are cost effective.
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