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Posted:  16 Aug 2008 15:43

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Are Windows dedicated servers as bad as people say they are? What are their main disadvantages?
Posted:  19 Aug 2008 10:39

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Dedicated Windows servers are fine.  It is all in how you manage them.  If you slap every free app you can find on a dedicated Windows server, then you will have problems.  Add Windows firewall, then Windows Defender, then add-on an anti-virus application and you have trouble if you intend to use it as a web or database hosting box.

Keep the box lean, don't use your live public box for testing and playing.  Do not combine a bunch of services onto one box, therefore I do not recommend running IIS, SQL Server, email, (and who knows what else) on the same machine unless it is a BIG server like a Quad-core Dell PowerEdge 2950.  Even then, your limitation for reliability is Windows, and your knowledge of what to do and what not to do.

Advantages of a Windows box:
-May be easier to find Windows admin people depending on your region.
-If you want to run ASP.NET, you need Windows IIS.
-Windows supports PHP just fine if it is setup right.  Make sure your host knows how to do this.
-Bill Gates needs more money.

Disadvantages:
-Not great for running many, multiple, power hungry applications that run in Windows as a service.
-None other that I can think of, but I admit I have hardly ever touched a Linux or Unix box.

Anyways, just my 2 cents.
Posted:  20 Aug 2008 05:47

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Developers run linux boxes while business owners generally run windows. All depends what you need it for
Posted:  21 Aug 2008 04:57

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Do you really think there are more Windows admin people than Linux?
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Posted:  22 Aug 2008 23:46

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I worked for a marketing company and I'm quite sure they were running on a Windows server. They seemed to have a few issues and crashes with it, but I guess that's expected with most severs.
Posted:  15 Oct 2009 01:49

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Hi !
This is a very interesting question.
I feel windows dedicated servers are good if you are hosting a website that is based on Microsoft Technologies like - XML, Front Page, asp, asp.net and Microsoft SQL databases.
There are many more reasons like ease with which a user can work with windows is incomparable.

Thanks for sharing, Keep sharing.

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Posted:  19 Aug 2010 11:48   Last Edited By: alevin46

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Hello Friends....

There are a few disadvantages to a dedicated server hosting arrangement.

1.The first is the hefty monthly charge that you will have to put with in exchange for your freedom and exclusive hosting. And even if you manage this, you will need to have very good technical skills to be able to run the server and solve all the technical problems as they occur. This may prove to be very time consuming sometimes. If you choose to hire somebody to do it for you, you will need to pay them, which means that you will also incur certain maintenance costs that you would not ordinarily incur with shared hosting.

2.Dedicated hosting is more expensive than shared hosting services. The cost per month can be as high as $99 and up. While this may not be a problem for many business websites, it is often too expensive for an individual to pay each month to host their website.

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Posted:  15 Oct 2010 08:30   Last Edited By: almedajohnson

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You have given really nice information here and I really liked to know these facts and disadvantages.
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Do you really think there are more Windows admin people than Linux?
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So what are some useful types of psychological tests? Tests that measure your knowledge about a certain specific topic, or capacity for certain skills are called achievement and aptitude tests. Intelligence tests would say about your general ability to know the world around you. It also assesses how you use the intelligence to adapt to the world, and in what manner you apply this general ability. Therefore, we can say that the focus of intelligence tests is potential.


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Both has its advantages, doing Windows will bring you less competition, you can set higher prices, and you will have a more knowledgeable client base, which means less support load.

It depends on the market you are targeting. I would think windows hosting will attract more developers while linux hosting will attract the general audience looking for a web-site presence.

So it is lovely to offer both, but I would recommend only market your windows designs on developers community and forums where they discuss ASP.NET, Chilled Fusion, MS SQL Server, and other windows server based web development platforms.
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