Linux Web Hosting
Posted by: James Norris |
Filed under: Hosting Tips & Advice
When going with the Linux Hosting package, the reasons are clear, security and cost. Most web hosting companies offer Linux Hosting as their basic package. This allows for substantially reduced in set up cost because it can utilize other major open source technology platforms.
Opens source applications that you can run:
MySQL
A relational database management system (RDBMS), which has more than 11 million installations. The program runs as a server providing multi-user access to a number of databases. If you don’t want to drop 50-100 thousand on the bottom model SAP or Oracle database, you’ve got to love the alternative of MySQL, because it’s free!
PHP
A scripting language originally designed for producing dynamic web pages. It has evolved to include a command line interface and can be used in standalone graphical applications. This means that Linux hosting servers now have the same ability as Windows.
Python
A high-level programming language that’s design philosophy emphasizes programmer productivity and code readability. Python’s core syntax and semantics are minimalistic with a large standard library.
XML
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is classified as an extensible language because it allows users to define their own elements. Its primary purpose is for information systems to share structured data, particularly via the Internet for maximum efficiency.
Some of the benefits that Linux has over windows, it that it’s open source, which means that code is free to alter which every way you want. There are also no seat or license fees associated with the system, which you will encounter with other platforms. This translates into higher uptime and less security issues in general, with fewer disruptions to your server.
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