Choosing your platform is the most fundamental decision you have to make when configuring your server. To help you make you your choice, here is brief a brief summary of feature and strengths of your options.
   LINUX
Linux is a very versatile platform that serves a number of functions well. It is particularly suitable for meeting your Internet requirements, such as mailing, streaming, Web servers, and fileserving. Linux is a very cost-effective choice - it uses hardware efficiently, and there are a huge number of free applications available on the Internet. In addition, you can add the Plesk server manager software that lets you completely manage your dedicated server from your browser. If you or your programmer plans to develope your site with PHP, then Linux is the recommended systems.
 

Ideal uses: ZiD.com recommends Linux servers for all Internet functions - Web servers, mail server, streaming and file servers that do not need ASP or other Microsoft specific options. If you need PHP, MySql, and Apache web server, then this is the right choice.

Click here to see our recommended configurations for Linux.
 
   WINDOWS 2003

Windows 2003 graphical user interface makes it user-friendly and provides a familiar interface for most IT teams to work with. It integrates well with other Microsoft applications and there are a wealth of commercial applications available for this platform.

Ideal uses: Windows 2003 server is a great SQL server, Web server and backoffice integration server. Click here to see our configurations for Windows 2000. For users with complex configurations.
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