Listed below are some of the key advantages of Linux server:
• Linux is open-source software that does not need high fees and charges for licensing.
• Anyone can download the operating system free of cost. The only cost to bear is the cost of distribution by the host or owner.
• There is no worry or tension about the expiry of trial version.
• The website with this server can easily be converted to a Windows website as per the requirement of the user.
• The server is an economical and reliable solution to handle heavy load of scripting languages like PHP and Perl.
• Web hosting on a Linux server offers high level of security to any important data or information stored in the computer.
• Many kinds of different databases can effectively run on Linux hosting with an assurance of rapid data recovery.
• The server offers access to large repositories of software that can be conveniently downloaded as per the requirement of the user.
• It has better stability over other traditional operating systems.
• The server does not require any update or re-loading at periodic intervals to maintain high performance levels.
• The performance on Linux is consistent without any slow down or freezing.
• Simultaneously it can handle large number of computer users without any impact on the performance level.
• It is a network-friendly system that can perform various tasks on the network and can support all network functionalities.
• Flexibility is another key advantage of Linux. It can be used for a huge variety of applications like embedded system and desktop applications.
• Linux is compatible to all common software packages as well as file formats.
• The performance and operation of Linux does not get affected even when the hard disk is almost full.
• Linux server is a multitasking operating system that is designed to perform various tasks and operations effectively at the same time.
