After a couple years of managing both Windows and Linux servers, I will review some of the differences between the two different servers. Both of them are very different and not one will fit for everyone. I will explain the differences and it will be up to you to make the decision on the server to choose.
I have been running a Windows server for many years both at my own house and a Windows VPS with GoDaddy. A Windows server is MUCH easier to manage, setup and get running. Everything is fairly simple to do but simplicity does come with its downfalls. Since everything can be done within a GUI (Graphical User Interface), it does limit the amount of things that can be done. Read more…