which OS to choose - Page 2

The-Pixel · Post #16 (**permalink**) 11-11-2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Joes Datacenter

If you are going to use it for hosting than I would recommend using linux (CentOS) with a control panel. This takes the headache out of the whole hosting process. Most of the control panels will take a base linux install and make it a turn key web interface for configuring and getting the server ready to do hosting.

I completely agree with this. CentOS with cPanel tends to be a norm when you look at alot of hosting companies. It all depends on what type of sites you will be hosting and what software you want to use.

matthall28 · Post #17 (**permalink**) 11-17-2008, 11:38 PM

CentOS, Debian or Ubuntu. If you have had any previous experience with any of them then go with that. Personally i like Debian the most.

davet · Post #18 (**permalink**) 11-18-2008, 10:24 PM

If you're going to be using it for hosting use Linux with the WHM/cPanel control panel.

rayanaga · Post #19 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 06:42 PM

I prefer CentOs5 but Debian is also a very good OS to use.

microvps · Post #20 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 09:00 AM

I like Fedora Core. That is the the easiest for me

vitalserver · Post #21 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 02:33 AM

What kind of OS knowledge do you have? is it more Windows or Linux?

HivelocityJJ · Post #22 (**permalink**) 11-30-2008, 12:11 AM

I try to stick with CentOS, since I'm most familiar with it -- it's also one of the most popular operating systems you'll see when it comes to web hosting.

genesis · Post #23 (**permalink**) 11-30-2008, 07:05 AM

A little more information would be appreciated,you need to tell us what os you desire,what ram?what storage,bandwidth etc

Hannan · Post #24 (**permalink**) 12-07-2008, 10:58 PM

I would recommend Windows, windows is fantastic

dealmaker · Post #25 (**permalink**) 12-14-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannan

I would recommend Windows, windows is fantastic

I would agree with the person above but add cpanel on your server it makes the job 10 times easier for you.

SnG · Post #26 (**permalink**) 12-26-2008, 10:23 PM

We been using CentOS on all our servers, seem to be the best OS for webhosting.

mehboobashraf · Post #27 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 09:20 PM

CentOS is the way to go!! Love this distro!

Steve-Hostirian · Post #28 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 04:01 PM

If you're running ASP or .NET you'll need a Windows platform.

devilsun · Post #29 (**permalink**) 03-05-2009, 10:10 AM

At the first this man should define his needs as was mentioned. because If he wants to develop his web-site by ASP.. then only Windows with IIS and Plesk as control panel.
Please define your needs and ask correct questions.

With words like "I want to have web-sites which OS should I choose" you will not find any correct and useful answers

lwbbs · Post #30 (**permalink**) 03-05-2009, 11:08 AM

Depend on your need and your knowledge.

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Originally Posted by accuurrtt

Globaltap.com offers Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris and Windows on their VPS deals. They differ not very in price range and I don't know which one to start from?
What would you recommend me being in my place?