Everything you need to know about Windows VPS
One of the most important decisions you’ll make for your virtual private server (VPS) is choosing your operating system (OS). This will define how you interact with, manage and optimise your VPS in order to reap its core benefits.
The better suited you are to your OS, the better equipped your VPS will be to meet your needs. Don’t get on with your OS? The day-to-day performance, security, and stability of the VPS can be negatively impacted. Windows is often the go-to OS for many businesses… but is it right for you?
What you get with Windows VPS
A VPS OS is the bridge between your hardware and software, giving you a user-friendly interface that lets you engage, manage and optimise applications and services.
With a Windows VPS, you’ll get an easy-to-use interface and scalable features, which make it an attractive prospect for growing businesses. Beyond the foundational characteristics, however, the hosting provider you choose will determine other guarantees. With Fasthosts, you’ll always get:
How does it differ from other VPS?
A key differentiator of Windows VPS is that it seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft products, and is necessary for applications like SharePoint, Exchange, and more, in order to function. It’s also well known for its user-friendly interface and scalability. But licensing fees means this comes at a cost.
Are you ready for the VPS transition?
While there are a number of different OS to choose from, Windows and Linux are the most popular options. But despite being the front runners, they cater to very different target audiences with very different preferences. To make sure you choose the right one for you, start with a bit of self-analysis, asking:
After this you’ll be better placed to make decisions on key OS factors, such as cost, performance, flexibility, ease of use and security.
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Is a Windows VPS right for you?
Generally speaking, Windows VPS is better suited for larger and/or growing businesses with bigger budgets. At the cost of a licensing fee, all your Microsoft-based products will benefit from seamless integration, while the familiar operating system and navigation makes it easier to operate at scale with less technical know-how required. Windows is also the best choice if you need file transfer protocol (FTP) access to move files between a computer and network.
Some typical use cases include:
What are the pros and cons?
Let’s take a look at some reasons for and against choosing a Windows VPS for your business.
Pros:
Cons:
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