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What is Windows VPS Hosting?

Virtual Private Servers(VPS) that run on the Windows operating system are called Windows VPS hosting. Windows is a Microsoft-owned commercially sold operating system, that along with the open-source Linux, are offered as a choice for the online business owners to house their websites on.

However, it is important that you must choose the Windows operating system if your website is built on the ASP.NET technology. Linux OS is not compatible with the Windows technologies and can create performance issues. Windows OS works well with all the script languages. This means websites built on the open source languages of PHP, Python, Perl can also use the Windows VPS hosting.

The Windows virtual machines are created using the Microsoft run Hyper-V technology. In fact, your server can widely use all the Microsoft technologies like Windows Task Manager, Systems Center Operations Manager, Reliability Monitor, and much more, that can improve the business performance. There is plenty of information available about all the Microsoft products in the form of forums, tutorials, guides, FAQs on the internet.

VPS allows you administrative control. You can access your Windows servers via the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and configure it in a manner suitable to your business. Normally, the hosting companies provide you with the Plesk Control Panel to operate your account.

Windows require frequent reboots whenever there is an update. Windows being commercially sold requires the users to buy a license which is one reason why Windows VPS hosting plans are higher in cost to the Linux VPS plans.