{"id":4561,"date":"2021-11-08T10:02:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T10:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/?p=4561"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:05:06","slug":"os-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unihost.com\/blog\/os-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Which OS should you choose for your server?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right operating system for your server is the key to efficient and smooth operation. The server operating system directly affects the convenience, security, and the ability to quickly scale storage systems. In this article, we will talk about the most popular operating systems that are used to process and store data. It will be useful primarily for those who are starting to get acquainted with the features of hosting and hosting web projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OS for the server: the main selection criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s clarify an important point: the OS for servers, despite the variety, belongs to one of the Linux or Windows families. If you are faced with the task of making a choice of a server operating system, we will outline the main criteria that will help you compare options and choose the best one:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price. Decide in advance on the budget and how much it will cost to use the operating system. Or check out the free OS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliability. Certain conclusions can be drawn based on the reputation of the manufacturer and user reviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security. The OS on the server must be protected from hacker attacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update frequency. Before choosing a system, it is advisable to find out about the regularity of new versions and additions released.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The convenience of use. Some operating systems have an intuitive interface, while others will be difficult to understand without the help of a professional.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And finally, the choice of a server OS directly depends on the purpose of use. For example, a one-page website and a large online store need completely different options. Please note that the services that are running on the virtual server will be equally available to clients, regardless of the selected operating system. Your clients won&#8217;t know which OS you are using for your project. The only difference is in the environment in which the data is processed. It can only be seen by an IT specialist who maintains a virtual server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of server operating systems<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The servers are based on a particular OS. Which operating system should I choose for the server? To decide, you need to compare several popular solutions and consider their most important features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Server<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably the most practical file storage solution. But you shouldn&#8217;t compare Windows Server with most of the operating systems that are installed on personal computers. This system is universal and is used for applications, file and mail servers. However, there may be security issues when using Windows Server. The fact is that most viruses are written for Microsoft software, which potentially threatens to reduce the level of protection during administration. But note that the latest versions of the system have a higher level of resistance to malware. Also, high-quality antiviruses will come to the rescue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreeBSD<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreeBSD is a fairly old but still efficient operating system for a file server. Its first version was released in 1993. It is reliable software that is protected from viruses and hacker attacks. And also FreeBSD has a well-debugged resource saving in cases when several applications are running at the same time. It also supports a wide range of hardware. One of the greatest strengths of FreeBSD is customization flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its disadvantages include the complexity of installing some devices, lack of documentation, the need for skills in working with the command line. FreeBSD does not have a separate graphical interface. The settings are made in the appropriate configuration files. Therefore, it will be very difficult for a person who does not have special skills to cope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debian<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a Linux distribution that is characterized by its versatility and can be used both for the server OS and on personal computers. Debian ensures stable and smooth operation. Therefore, many believe that it is the best operating system for the server. Could be considered that there is only one drawback &#8211; updates are released quite rarely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Hat Enterprise Linux<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answering the question about which OS to choose for the server, let&#8217;s say a few words about Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It is ideal for corporate applications and is popular. The undoubted advantage of this OS is its high level. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is available for a fee only. Updated versions are released every 3 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ubuntu<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A free option with simple management that can be used if the server is not subjected to constant high loads. If your choice of server operating system is Ubuntu, we note that this is also an excellent level of security. Now it is one of the most common systems on servers, which is suitable for deploying even fairly large projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CentOS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What operating system do you need for the server? Let&#8217;s talk more about CentOS, which runs free of charge. Its main advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fast YUM package manager;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support for all major hosting admin panels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disadvantage is the rare update of the required software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difference between WINDOWS and LINUX<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which hosting to choose: Windows or Linux? These groups of operating systems differ from one another, which plays a fundamental role in the selection of a suitable solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows and Linux kernel properties<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most significant component for any OS, so it can be called decisive in the question of what is the best server to install on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Linux kernel is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A monolith that is implemented as a single file. Even if there is a need to improve the functions, you need to use modules for this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interaction with programs through system calls. Therefore, the software can run unchanged on different Linux platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has built-in drivers for increased security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windows kernel has significant differences. It is characterized by the following parameters:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large number of fragments of dll libraries, each of which has its own functionality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of using system calls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of special libraries that call functions from ntdll.dll.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers are managed through the hal.dll library. In this case, each driver is connected to the kernel separately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system can adapt to different software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windows kernel is highly adaptable. Also new versions of WinServ are perfectly adapted to work in multi-threaded mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features of file systems and disks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking about Linux, we note that this OS offers the following features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting work from the main directory with the subsequent connection of disks located in subdirectories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorting files by directories. This takes into account their type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrangement of storage devices in alphabetical order.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features of file placement in Windows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Linux-like classification of disks and partitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each program is located in a separate folder with settings, resources and files.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we consider which OS to choose for a VPS based on the characteristics of file systems and disks, we note that Windows is used much less often, since the price of such servers is high due to the need to buy a license for the OS. Therefore, the best option in terms of quality and price ratio would be Ubuntu Server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features of storing settings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In storing settings, not only user comfort is important, but also safety performance. Linux settings are stored in standard files and apply to all users. If we talk about software settings, they are located in hidden subdirectories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s take a look at exactly how Windows settings are stored:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of them are stored in the corresponding registry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0Splitting by branches and keys is used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0An option is available to change software settings remotely.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both options are quite safe, but Windows has a distinct drawback &#8211; it is impossible to transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specificity of software and update management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Linux provides a high level of security and uninterrupted updates. As for Windows, this OS has the following characteristics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of repositories;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the need to independently download and install software;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-updating software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: which operating system to choose for the server<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize: there is no definite leader. Some users are attracted by the intuitive Windows interface, while others are attracted by Linux, which is characterized by high security standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding which operating system to choose for vps, it is advisable to take into account the scale of the project, the specifics of the site and the type of hosting. You can rent a dedicated Windows server from our company or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unihost.com\/vps\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">order a virtual VPS Linux server for rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Why is partnering with Unihost so beneficial? Let&#8217;s list the main advantages that are guaranteed to every client renting a dedicated server:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free administration and storage for backups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability of servers all over the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable DDoS protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web interface that allows you to manage the server.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware firewall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 customer support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting a virtual server from Unihost is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple and convenient control system;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">place for backup;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pleasant discounts and fixed prices;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reliable server protection from intruders and malware.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have questions or need help? 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