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Which Server Operating system is best for web server? Windows, Linux or Solaris and WHY?

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Date Posted: 2016/03/14
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Muhammad Zubair
by Muhammad Zubair , Quality Assurance Engineer , Shaukat Khanum

Linux as it is open source more powerful and fast. But it all depends on the actual requirements of concerned company.

Deleted user
by Deleted user

All are good, the administrator expertise in securing the operating system and optimizing the software has a bearing on choice.

Prathmesh Agarwadekar

it depends on the technology that you will be using to design your web application or software and the database that you will be using to store all the records. For example if you are using mysql database then you linux OS server.

Sajjad Karim
by Sajjad Karim , Civil Design Lead Engineer , Descon - Qatar

Windows due to user freindly and more widely used

Huda Mehdi
by Huda Mehdi , High School Chemistry Teacher , Allied School

I have worked on Windows but now I prefer Linux because of its certain merits as it is time-effective and I can compute any of the compound along with its structural analysis via different analyses through Linux.

Adewale Adeniran
by Adewale Adeniran , CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER , Enhance IT

The answer is based on what the organizations requires, but I prefer Linux, because it is secure and also fully open source

Alaa Alshoubaki
by Alaa Alshoubaki , Regional ICT manager , European commission - Amman ECHO

What is the Programing language you use? .NET microsoft PHP ,PERL, Python Linux

david raj
by david raj , IT Network Infra Mgmt , Vectrus

Windows, We have more options and future and More Training guidance.

Rajesh Kumar Rathor Raju
by Rajesh Kumar Rathor Raju , Sr. Software Engineer , Fameworks Labs LLP

Linux , because of better security.

Mohammed Abdur Rahman Aatif
by Mohammed Abdur Rahman Aatif , Senior Systems Analyst , Entain

Linux operating system would be the best for running web tier or web severs.

mohamed Elsayed
by mohamed Elsayed , Technical Support Engineer , Stars phone

Linux:

  • Advantages:
    • Cost: Linux is open-source and usually free, making it a cost-effective option.
    • Stability and Performance: Linux is known for its stability and efficiency, often requiring fewer system resources than Windows.
    • Flexibility: Linux provides a wide range of distributions (distros) catering to different needs, such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian.
    • Command Line: For those comfortable with the command line, Linux offers powerful scripting and automation capabilities.
  • Considerations:
    • Learning Curve: For those unfamiliar with Linux, there might be a learning curve in terms of command-line usage and system administration.
    • Application Compatibility: While many web applications are platform-independent, some may be developed specifically for Windows environ

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