Benefits of Windows servers over Linux servers In general, Windows servers are more robust systems. With a more cohesive, polished approach than Linux, these servers are generally far more user friendly, reliable, and low-maintenance than their less widely used counterparts.
Free and Open Source The first and foremost reason why linux servers are way ahead than the Windows servers are there completely free and available as open source software. By open source means, you can easily see the code available that was used for creating the Linux Kernel and also modify the code to fix any bugs etc.
One particularly strong advantage Windows has over Linux is its high performance web application framework, ASP. NET, whose most current version is also compatible with Linux. The applications Share, pointand Exchange, which aid in communication and make working on a project much easier, are still exclusive to Microsoft.
Using a Linux server with Windows applications is possible, but an extra layer of work to interface between the open-source technology and Windows for-profit technology will be required. Linux and open-source software generally use fewer resources, making the system more efficient.
Why should I use GNU/Linux?
However, in contrast, Linux is completely an open source project. You can have a look at the source code of a Linux OS, which is a plus. I know, most people don’t care about this openness of Linux, but to me, this is the most important feature of using GNU/Linux.
Why use windows server core?
There are other obvious advantages to running all of your servers as this limited, restricted version. Server Core boasts reduced hard drive space, reduced memory consumption, and a reduced attack surface when compared to a traditional, full-blown server experience.
You may be wondering “What is the difference between Windows Server and Server Core?”
Server Core includes most but not all server roles. Server Core has a smaller disk footprint, and therefore a smaller attack surface due to a smaller code base. When you install Windows Server, you install only the server roles that you choose – this helps reduce the overall footprint for Windows Server.
Among the benefits, Server Core has a smaller footprint, a reduced attack surface, and it lowers the frequency with which reboots are needed after applying Windows updates. Today I’ll go into the reasons why you should stick to the default Server Core install option in Windows Server 2012.
Should I install Windows Server Core or the full GUI?
As it makes initial configuration easier, it’s tempting to opt for the full GUI install of Windows Server instead of Server Core, but Server Core is the default choice for a reason.
Once you choose the Server with Desktop Experience, there’s no easy switch back to Server Core. Finally, some Windows Server users have been using the Server with Desktop Experience in unexpected, ways like gaming. Because of changes in Windows Server 2019, that could become either difficult or, in some cases, impossible.