A Windows-based Web hosting provider uses Microsoft’s Windows software to drive its servers. The operating system allows Windows hosts to offer their customers Microsoft-licensed applications and technology like ASP, .NET, Visual Basic, Visual Interdev and ColdFusion.
Windows hosting ensures straightforward support for Websites developed with Microsoft FrontPage. With a Unix-/Linux-based host, on the other hand, you need to make sure the company supports the FrontPage extensions you’re using for your site. Other Microsoft applications aren’t supported at all by Unix-/Linux-based hosting providers.
Windows hosting also provides a familiar environment for administering and managing your Website. If you’re comfortable using Windows on your home or work computer, you’ll find it relatively easy to begin maintaining your site via a Windows-based server.
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