Though there are many operating servers to choose from (Linux, Macintosh, Unix and windows), Linux and Windows are the most common and available operating systems out there today. Unix is very similar to Linux and so is Mac OS X, but very few use Mac systems. So when people are looking to purchase web hosting, it’s always a confusing choice between Windows Hosting and Linux Hosting. Let’s find out the advantages and disadvantages of both. Now, remember, this article is not about proving one is better than the other or convincing you to change.

When considering your business's web hosting needs, it pays to consider the business hosting options available to you, as provided by your Internet Service Provider. Many providers offer virtualised hosting, private hosting (a dedicated server) or shared hosting. This article explores some of the pros of virtualised hosting.