Advantages of Unix Hosting

**emina** · 09-30-2010 08:48 AM

Since Linux or Unix hosting packages are typically cheaper than Windows based servers, they are normally the choice for many businesses. If you are not familiar with Linux or Unix, there are some points that you will need to keep in mind before you select a Unix based host. There are many advantages to using a Unix based server, which we will detail below.

Cost
Unix is a free platform, which means that your hosting company will not have to purchase the operating system for your server. This translates into cheaper hosting fees and for a webmaster looking to save a few dollars a month, this can be a very big inducement to switch.

Scalability
More applications work on a Unix platform and you will have more choices to develop your site in many different directions if you select this type of hosting package. If your site needs to grow quickly, then selecting a Unix hosting package may be your best option.

Performance
Unix servers work very well, and very quickly. Less system resources are required, which translates into less bandwidth and RAM usage for your site, which can be very helpful. Sites that are hosted on a Unix platform typically run quickly, serving content very rapidly. This means that your visitors won’t have to wait as long for pages or graphics to load.

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**domy** · 10-02-2010 08:54 AM

Unix hosting involves Unix, a multi-user computer operating system designed primarily for servers and advanced users. Unix provides the base for many open source companies, such as Solaris (Sun Microsystems), Linux, and others. In regards to web hosting, choosing the Unix web hosting alternative has its advantages and disadvantages.

Those who use Unix hosting usually get free tools and applications that have been written primarily for the Unix community. Since Unix web hosting is an "open system," its source code is publicly available. This allows web developers working for various companies and for different purposes to add to the current product's progress. As a result, with Unix hosting, improvements come fast and problems are quickly resolved.