Benefits of Windows Server

There are advantages to using Window hosting on your web site. Although there is no real difference to what a web visitor sees on a site hosted with Windows versus what a web visitor sees on a site hosted with Linux, the differences are more in the back end administration and site development.  Macquarie Windows Hosting delivers on the benefits of Microsoft Server 2008 Performance.

Microsoft Access databases are only supported with Windows hosting. At Macquarie Windows Hosting, we understand the benefits of Microsoft Server 2008. If you plan on building a website using Microsoft proprietary software (such as ASP.net, or Access databases), Windows hosting is the way to go.

Performance

• Enhanced IIS 7.0 web services offer increased availability through dynamic request handling, improved caching, and powerful troubleshooting tools.
• New Windows 2008 Dedicated Server Core reduces the number of services running on the system
• New TCP/IP stack design
• Ability to control how CPU and memory resources are allocated to your Server 2008 Managed Hosting environment

High Availability

• Enhanced high-availability features to help meet stringent Server 2008 uptime requirements
• Simplifies clusters, making them more secure with enhanced cluster stability
• Support for geographically dispersed clusters
• Virtualisation support by VMware on ESX virtual hosting infrastructure platforms – utilise High Availability, DRS and Vmotion

Compliance & Risk

• Smaller Windows 2008 managed server core footprint provides for less attack surface
• Integrates several identity and access technologies,
• Includes multiple security innovations to more easily deploy a policy-driven network

The 2008 version of Windows hosting is considered by users to be easier to manage. The bottom line is if you are happy with using your Windows programs you will be happy with Windows hosting. This is the perfect choice if you intention is to use Microsoft programs like FrontPage, .NET and others. In terms of management & Visibility, Macquarie Windows Hosting offers:

• Single Manager console for managing & troubleshooting dedicated server configurations
• Integrated into the Macquarie InView online portal for CPU, Memory & Disk statistics
• Leverage PowerShell for extensible command-line administration that integrates with the .NET Framework.