Unix dedicated server is usually more proficient in the use of its memory, especially when dealing with network services. Because Unix operating system requires less memory and processor time than Windows NT, a Unix based dedicated server has more memory and processor power for other computer functions.One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to run UNIX on your own computer in order for you to host your site on UNIX dedicated server. That is not true. Which operating system you run on your computer is irrelevant in making your decision. This means that if you are running Windows98 or Windows xp on your computer, you can still choose UNIX.
Advandages Of Unix Dedicated Server
- Unix has greater built-in security and permissions features than Windows.
- Unix possesses much greater processing power than Windows. A UNIX dedicated server with a small amount of RAM can run multiple programs with stability, whereas a Windows based dedicated server would not boot up with such low RAM.
Unix is more stable and does not go down as often as Windows does, therefore requires less administration and maintenance.
Web sites designed and programmed to be served under a UNIX-based web server can easily be hosted on a Windows server, whereas the reverse is not always true.
Unix is more flexible and can be installed on many different types of machines, including main-frame computers, supercomputers and micro-computers.
Unix was designed and implemented with remote management in mind. This enables system administrators to remotely perform management operations from another building or across the world.
-Most of the unix software licenses are free and that it’s easier to maintain UNIX based dedicated servers than Windows based dedicated servers for the same level of reliability and performance.
Some server applications are not supported by the UNIX based dedicated server – For example, Microsoft’s Active Server Pages (ASP), Microsoft Access, and other applications are not available for use on the UNIX OS.
Performance
With Unix and Windows NT running on 133MHz PC's, Unix ran 27% faster than Windows NT when reading static HTML content, and with API generated content, Unix is between 47% and 197% faster. For CGI contents, Unix is 77% faster than Windows NT.
Reliability
Individuals and subsystems running on Windows NT crash far more frequently than a Unix system. Unix has been reliable for years due to its dependable software and technology.
remote Management
Unix was designed and implemented with remote management in mind. This enables system administrators to remotely perform management operations from another building or across the world. Windows NT is configured so that most of the administrative programs have to be run on the physical machine, without the ability to remotely control the machine.
Internet Services
Unix has included things such as SMTP (Email), NNTP (News), Telnet, and DNS. All of these protocols and services were somehow forgotten by Windows NT. They can be covered up with third party products and Microsoft's own programs. However, none of these programs and products can compare to Unix in terms of flexibility and power.
Price Comparison
With the Unix server's cost at approximately one fourth that of the Windows NT, it allows us to provide you with a more cost effective and powerful way to be on the Internet.
