When choosing a web hosting company it’s likely that at some stage you might need to consider Linux server hosting.

Some background on Linux may help you make a more informed decision on your web hosting route.

Linux is a computer operating system akin to Windows and Apple Mac. It performs the vital behind-the-scenes tasks of your day to day computing.

Linux is named after the Finnish software engineer Linus Thorvalds, who began working on his project around 1991. Linux became one of the first examples of a truly “open source” (or “free to use”) operating system.

Linux is now the core operating system powering numerous offshoots , such as “Ubuntu”, “Red Hat” and “Mint”, also open source.

Linux computers particularly come in to their own as Web servers.

Linux servers have a reputation for stability and resilience, being able to run for extended periods (for example, 90 days in one test), with no system errors causing a need for a forced restart, unlike some other operating systems.

Another advantage of a Linux server is the cost benefit of going with open source. Whilst there may well be hardware, support, and maintenance costs for your web site, companies can still benefit from not having to pay software licensing fees.

Meanwhile, Linux has a reputation for robust security. The strict system of file permissions, for instance, makes Linux servers harder to hack and disrupt.

Whatever your choice of web hosting server, here at CWCS Managed Hosting we can provide expert advice and dedicated 24/7 technical support by phone or email.