What is Linux hosting? - A Complete Guide

 Linux hosting is a type of server specially optimized and performed on Linux operating system. It is one of the most popular and stable operating system for small as well as big websites. It is a service-based server meant to host customers' files. It uses OS as the base for a web hosting server. OS is very important to run any application on the device. It holds a high market share of over 32% of the market in server operating systems. 

The Linux OS can be configured on any type of hosting service – shared hosting, VPS, or dedicated servers. The latter two let you operate an entire server. Linux Hosting can run several web servers, like Apache and NGINX. Its mail servers can be Postfix, Qmail or Exim. Linux web hosting became more popular with cPanel. 


Linux is also good for hosting websites. You can also configure your platform to work for:


1 Web Pages

2. Gaming service 

3. Mail Servers 

4. Reseller Business 

5. Backups 

Benefits of Linux hosting 

  1. First of all Linux hosting provides a matchless level of security. Viruses and malware always have difficulty breaking Linux build-in security.

      

  1. It has more power and capacity, which also helps load the website faster and helps you to keep user engagement. 


  1. Linux hosting is also cost-effective. 


  1. Linux hosting is also very much secured as it collects minimal information about your website while hosting.


  1. Linux hosting services ensures any time technical help of any issues or obstacles you may have. 

Disadvantages of Linux Hosting 

  1. Most commercial desktop software does not run on Linux 

  2. It is expensive as compared to other web hosting services 

  3. It is not as developed as windows because of security issues. 

  4. Another disadvantage is that the application installation must be dealt with. You may have to pay a monthly charge for some of the apps in the future.

Conclusion 

Hopefully, this article has explained Linux hosting, its benefits, and which type of website Linux hosting would be beneficial as Linux opens an entirely new dimension in the hosting world. 


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