When beginning web development, we frequently encounter the question: Should I opt for Windows hosting or Linux hosting? Regardless of the hosting type, you can utilize a web browser such as Firefox, Chrome, or Safari to manage your accounts and websites. Thus, it’s possible to operate your Windows Hosting account from a MacBook or a Linux Hosting account from a Windows laptop. You can install well-known web applications like WordPress on either Linux or Windows Hosting. It’s inconsequential!
Should I pick Linux Hosting?
For the majority of users, Linux Hosting is an excellent option since it accommodates nearly everything you require or desire for your website, including WordPress blogs, online stores, and beyond.
- There’s no requirement to be familiar with Linux in order to utilize Linux Hosting.
- You can manage your Linux Hosting account and websites using cPanel in any web browser.
Should I pick Windows Hosting?
Windows Hosting accommodates nearly all the essential features and functionalities that users typically seek or desire for their websites.
- You need to utilize Windows Hosting if you require or desire to work with MS-SQL databases, ASP.NET, or .NET Core for your website. All of these necessitate a Windows operating system to be operational on your server.
- You utilize Plesk to oversee your Windows Hosting account and websites through any web browser.
Software & Languages Supported by Linux Hosting with cPanel
| Software & Languages | Latest Version |
|---|---|
| Apache | 2.4.46 |
| cURL | 7.83.0 |
| MySQL | 8.0 |
| PHP | 5.6 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 (default) 7.4 8.0 8.1 |
| PEAR | 1.10.13 |
| Perl | 5.34.1 |
| phpMyAdmin | 5.1.3 |
| Python | 3.10.4 |
| Zend | 3.2.0 |
Software & Languages Supported by Windows Hosting with Plesk
| Component | Latest Version |
|---|---|
| MS Windows Server | 2012/2012 R2/2016/2019/2022 |
| ASP | 3.0 (VBScript version 5.8) |
| ASP.NET | 2.0 (also supports 3.0 and 3.5) 4.0 (also supports 4.5) 4.6.2 5.0 |
| cURL | 7.59.0 (PHP 5.6) 7.7.0 (PHP 7.3) |
| IIS | 8.0/8.5 |
| MSSQL | Europe & Asia: MSSQL 2014-2019 North America: MSSQL 2012 or 2014-2019 |
| MySQL | 5.5.43,5.6,5.7 |
| .NET Core | 1, 1.1 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 3.0, 3.1 5.0 |
| PHP | 7.3, 7.4, 8.0 |
Additionally, verify with your web developer regarding the development environment. However, if you lack a developer or are unfamiliar with MS-SQL, ASP.NET, and .NET Core, it’s best to choose Linux Hosting.
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