When you use hosting services, you get to use a server from a data center. A server is nothing more than a very big and very expensive computer. That computer doesn’t have to run on an operating system, but it will make life a lot easier if it does. It is the same as how you require an operating system for your mobile device or desktop computer if you want to use it in the normal fashion.
Using a Mac operating system
Let’s get this one out of the way. It is possible to have a Mac operating system on a server, and this phenomenon is not unheard of. But, there are very few web hosts who will offer it as an option. Usually, you will have to purchase a hosting deal where you may install your own operating system and then install a Mac one.
Most people use Linux and Windows
To put to bed any rumors, one is not better than the other. They both have their good and bad sides, and the fact is that they are both able to do the same things as the other.
Doing things with a little more ease
Choosing Linux or Windows has more to do with which type of programming code you intend to use. Despite what you read, it is possible to do anything you can do on Windows with Linux and the other way around. After all, we are talking about a machine language for which your only limit is your skill and knowledge.
With Windows, it is easier to create a Microsoft Access databases or Microsoft SQL database. With Linux, it is easier to build a MySQL database, and it is those databases that most content management systems base their functions. That is why Linux is more popular with many people who want to use a CMS to build their website. WordPress is well known for being a MySQL user.
Matching up your PC operating system with your server operating system
In short, you do not have to match up your PC operating system with your server operating system. The only reason you may consider this is if you are fond of programming on your current PC operating system. In essence, it does not matter how your PC operating system relates to your server operating system. If you hired a web designer to write your website for you, then ask which programming language he or she used and which operating system he or she thinks you should use.
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