When combined with the proper redundancy mechanisms, they are more
reliable, allowing them to suffer maintenance and failure without shutting
down. Other advantages are:
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Access to Open-Source Software
However, like with most technological systems, compatible applications
perform better together. This implies that an organization employing a Linux server ought to be able to use open-source software without any issues. It is feasible to use a Linux server with Windows applications, but doing so will involve additional work to interface between the open-source and for-profit Windows technologies.
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Money Saved
Linux and other open-source operating systems are accessible to everyone, so the web hosting provider simply needs to pay for the installation and maintenance of the system's technical assistance. The cost that is passed on to the client company is typically not very high because it is shared among all web hosting customers. With Windows, the business using the servers often purchases the operating system outright or periodically licenses the software.