The hosting platforms : UNIX or Windows? Part 1

The platforms : UNIX or Windows?

This question, the answer to which is for experienced Webmasters can put to a standstill newcomer.

Here a comparison of the two most popular platforms, UNIX and Windows ® supported by the overwhelming majority of providers. Just try to dispel some misconceptions on these platforms.

One of the biggest misconceptions among users is that you must place the site on the platform used in the design, which seems as if your project on the server under UNIX, and the design must be in a car under UNIX. This is not the case. The operating system on which you are working on your computer, creating a site that can be any.

Usability
In recent years, providers have made every effort to facilitate clients administration sites, and under UNIX, and Windows. Today there is no difference between these platforms to the ease and simplicity of use. If you are an advanced user, and prefer to use shell, you select UNIX. However, if you are a newcomer, you will find both platforms user friendly control panel with Web-interface.

Reliability
Specialists agree that the UNIX system far more reliable. However, some experts experience shows that the reliability of the Windows platform can be significantly closer to UNIX. Much more on the reliability affects professional level staff. This means that you can decide on the selection platform at the other differences in the features of platforms.

Original article (in russian) taken from HostObzor.ru

29 January 2007 | Hosting | Comments