The websites which Microsoft Windows NT or Internet Information Server [IIS] serves, is called Windows dedicated hosting. This is a server based on NT, and it comes pre-installed with operating systems like Microsoft Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003. |This server is famed for having a dynamic end-management, reliability, simplicity, and it also is popular for integration of internet with the general business of an individual or a firm.
If you wish to use Microsoft FrontPage for building your web site or use ASP [Active Server Page], which is an exclusive Microsoft application, you should opt for Windows hosting without thinking twice. In comparison to UNIX, the hosting environment of your web site will be much better if you develop it by using Microsoft Index Server, .Net, or even Visual Basic scripts. When it comes to database, using Microsoft Access is not a great option since it is only served in case of Windows dedicated hosting. Instead, you could use MS-SQL which is compatible with various hosting environments.
The primary advantage of Windows dedicated hosting is that users can integrate MS-based products in their websites with ease, because there are millions of people using Microsoft products all over the world. Besides, another advantage that accrues to Windows dedicated hosting is that with MS technology, cross-browser scripts can also be integrated very well, like from ASP to Java Script. Besides, windows dedicated hosting enables the usage of Cord Fusion and ODBC database connectivity, which is not supported by UNIX.
Economically though, it can be a bit on the expensive side, because of exclusive use of MS servers. But if you are using a remote server, then it turns out to be quite cheap as compared to the price of UNIX. But even otherwise, given the strength and performance of Microsoft, even a bit expensive servers are worth the money you spend on them.
Overall, it makes a lot of sense to use Windows dedicated hosting since it enables easy integration of Microsoft products to your web site. Yes, compared to UNIX, it is indeed a bit expensive, but given the benefits that will accrue by using an exclusive Microsoft application, the costs definitely are worth it!
