While choosing web server software, you have to be aware of some elements in your site:
- The operating system
- The number of papers to be viewed
- The support and level of security you need
- Last but not least the cost efficiency
Let’s discuss the above points in detail.
- Operating System- The operating system running on your server well be influenced by the server you buy. The popularly used OS are UNIX, Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. It’s better for a small scale business to go with Linux as it will be cost efficient and good support. Window 2000 generally has a lot of security flaws and Macintosh is generally not very common; and thereby you may face support problem having this server.
- Security- Your site is publically viewed and now-a-days we do hear about a lots of site been hacked and this gives you the reason to select a server which gives you more security. Once you are met with this you have to focus to how your server configure as many servers comes with lot of defaults that are not as much secure as they have to be.
- Scalability- Scalability is the ability of your system to handle the increased demand of the performance level. The application should have the ability to handle the steady traffic growth with peak traffic volume and has also to maintain good performance. In simple it is the ability of your server to grow as your website grows. Having a low server can make you lose both your existing and new clients.
- Support- The main and for most point to see hiring any service will be the level of support you have been offered. You could better go for a web serve with backed up support and power of Microsoft.
- Cost- This is the first thing we look for while deciding to buy a product or service. But, with was servers, it should be the last thing to be thought about. You may also find servers with free OS and the other way with expensive software bundles. Be specific while considering cost as the limits may not end up hurting your site because of lack of support or maintainance or speed.
