Why choose dedicated Linux servers?
Shared hosting is fine when you are starting out with an online business. It will probably take some time to build your business to a level where you are receiving high traffic volumes to your website. Therefore any problems you experience as a result of shared web hosting won’t have a massive impact. However, when you start to receive high traffic volume and your business is becoming successful, you may need to think about a dedicated server. This will enable you to control all aspects of your hosting without interference from other websites. Dedicated Linux servers are the solution to the technical problems you can experience with shared hosting and if you have several websites to host, can be an economical solution for you as you will host all your sites on your own dedicated Linux server. Linux is a low cost solution as it doesn’t charge any licensing fees, keeping the cost low. Choosing which hosting to use for your dedicated server really comes down partly to personal preference. A prudent decision will be governed largely by the specific requirements of your website. Your website is obviously something you should know a lot about. However, being able to translate that valuable knowledge into making decisions which take your business in the right direction can require some outside assistance. An outsider can evaluate what needs modifying to take your business to the next level. Part of this modification may involve changing your server. Making the move to a dedicated Linux server is a big step, so it makes sense to speak to someone who has knowledge in this field and can advise you on the decision that could be beneficial to your business. At CWCS, we have a team of experienced professionals who are willing to listen to your requirements and help you decide whether a dedicated Linux server is the best solution for your business.
Shared hosting is fine when you are starting out with an online business. It will probably take some time to build your business to a level where you are receiving high traffic volumes to your website. Therefore any problems you experience as a result of shared web hosting won’t have a massive impact. However, when you start to receive high traffic volume and your business is becoming successful, you may need to think about a dedicated server. This will enable you to control all aspects of your hosting without interference from other websites.
Dedicated Linux servers are the solution to the technical problems you can experience with shared hosting and if you have several websites to host, can be an economical solution for you as you will host all your sites on your own dedicated Linux server. Linux is a low cost solution as it doesn’t charge any licensing fees, keeping the cost low. Choosing which hosting to use for your dedicated server really comes down partly to personal preference. A prudent decision will be governed largely by the specific requirements of your website.
Your website is obviously something you should know a lot about. However, being able to translate that valuable knowledge into making decisions which take your business in the right direction can require some outside assistance. An outsider can evaluate what needs modifying to take your business to the next level. Part of this modification may involve changing your server.
Making the move to a dedicated Linux server is a big step, so it makes sense to speak to someone who has knowledge in this field and can advise you on the decision that could be beneficial to your business. At CWCS, we have a team of experienced professionals who are willing to listen to your requirements and help you decide whether a dedicated Linux server is the best solution for your business.
on April 24, 2009 at 5:34 pm
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OK….So the two answers you have so far is a guy recommending a distro he's admittedly never used before and another for a distro that isn't even in your list of choices.
I've been a UNIX and Linux administrator for several years and used all of these operating systems. At work I have CentOS on several boxes running webservers and they are flawless with more than 10000 hits on it every day. FreeBSD is as solid as an OS gets but harder to find apps if you want to turn your webserver into something else later. Debian is rarely used for any enterprise system.
From my system administration and hands on experience with all of these choices I would go with CentOS.
on April 24, 2009 at 5:39 pm
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Crap comment, no more of this shit please.
on April 24, 2009 at 5:43 pm
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If I were you, I would choose CentOS 5 (64-bit) and here's why:
1) 99% of providers / Web hosts support CentOS so your provider will have plenty of on-site staff that knows CentOS in and out.
2) CentOS is the free version of Red Hat, the first commercial Linux distribution in the world. You gain production stability and reliability. It doesn't have any experimental software like Ubuntu for instance (I love Ubuntu and I run it on my desktop but I don't put it on my production servers).
3) You'll find plenty of help from online communities (google). Almost all issues that you will encounter with the OS have already been solved and reported online. Just copy/paste the error on google and you'll be on your way.
4) CentOS (which is Red Hat literally) goes through rigorous testing so you'll be sure your server will not crash under high loads / vists. It's a SERVER OS after all!
By the way, my name is Joe and I help run two Web hosting firms (see the footer if you're interested). A large majority of our servers run CentOS and it's rock solid in all aspects. I highly recommend it.
on April 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm
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can u install other windows manager such as Enlightment, IceWM, or Fluxbox (lighter than Xfce, KDE, or Gnome IMO) in this Ubuntu server?
on April 27, 2009 at 11:01 am
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crap video, no more of this shit please