Anna Posted April 30, 2012 Group: Members Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 44 Reputation: 0 Joined: 04/26/12 Last Seen: June 5, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I am about to host my server... but my hoster lets me choose between windows and linux vpn? HOW DO THEY DIFFER? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Posted April 30, 2012 Group: Members Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 29 Reputation: 2 Joined: 03/27/12 Last Seen: April 8 Share Posted April 30, 2012 For me linux is the best if you want to use it as a server I find it easier to host in linux than in windows too xD I can't find any other reason, i just thought linux server is much better. Also from wiki.. "more than 90% of today's top 500 supercomputers run some variant of Linux,including the 10 fastest." Just choose linux xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleo1 Posted April 30, 2012 Group: Members Topic Count: 22 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 123 Reputation: 4 Joined: 11/21/11 Last Seen: March 14, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2012 the price xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxmrmark Posted April 30, 2012 Group: Members Topic Count: 16 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 148 Reputation: 8 Joined: 11/20/11 Last Seen: September 12, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2012 i agree to prontera maze and also mleo1 since server is base on linux, anyway use windows if you dont have a knowledge in linux yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 30, 2012 Group: Members Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 44 Reputation: 0 Joined: 04/26/12 Last Seen: June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 hahaha thnk you guys.. imma choose linux then.. i dont have any knowledge about linux..i must learn it .. HAHA so if i to edit my configs it will be on linux UI? is it hard? btw thnks for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitoKid Posted April 30, 2012 Group: Members Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 268 Reputation: 27 Joined: 12/06/11 Last Seen: March 13, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2012 hahaha thnk you guys.. imma choose linux then.. i dont have any knowledge about linux..i must learn it .. HAHA so if i to edit my configs it will be on linux UI? is it hard? btw thnks for the tips It depends on where you will host your server. there are some hosting providers that can support you installing/configuring your rAthena server like Asurahosting. But expect higher price because of the support. But if you are willing to learn and understand Linux there are hosting providers that provide unmanaged VPS (Which means after you order they will just provide you the basic details needed for you to connect to your VPS. It is up to you on how will you connect(SSH, Remote Desktop), and what are the programs you want to install, how will you reinforce your VPS as long you abide by their TOS. IT ISTHE MOST CHEAPER PRICE THAN ANY OTHER HOSTING) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted May 1, 2012 Group: Members Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 707 Reputation: 168 Joined: 01/26/12 Last Seen: February 7, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hi Anna, Everyone on this thread has nailed the fine points of using Linux over Windows; and when to actually use Windows. If you have absolutely no experience with Linux, you would either start with a company which provides a easy set up of Linux for a newbie to easily use, or just use Windows. Windows cost more money because Microsoft charges for the software; Windows also uses more RAM and CPU. Linux on the otherhand, is cheaper and is very great on saving resources; it allows you to run other things such as the rAthena Emulator and a MySQL server on a server with less RAM. Thanks to @Kaito_Kid for mentioning us, we do try our best to make our services newbie friendly. But once you get the hang of Linux, a lot of people usually try to find a better deal or move to a dedicated server. But I will point out the details that a lot of people miss... (things to consider for running an RO server on a VPS) 1) CPU power, how much do you get? If you have less CPU allocated to your server, can it handle the load? 2) RAM type, is it truly dedicated or is it made up of burst? Is it DDR3 or DDR2? If it's DDR2, is it ECC? 3) Bandwidth, do you get a good mix of bandwidth providers for a good connection for everyone around the world? 4) Hard drive, is it slow? How much RPM? Does it include RAID so that your data is always protected, even in the case of drive failure? 5) Oversold? Are the resources you pay for... really dedicated to you, or is it being shared and oversold to others? So even though some VPS sellers are really cheap, you must consider those things before making a solid purchase. Otherwise, you may regret it; lose players, waste time, and money. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaiChellam Posted March 27, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 3 Reputation: 0 Joined: 03/27/13 Last Seen: March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Anna, on 30 Apr 2012 - 08:43, said: I am about to host my server... but my hoster lets me choose between windows and linux vpn? HOW DO THEY DIFFER? Windows hosting: Windows hosting is based on windows OS.Windows hosting supports Asp,Asp.net,HTML,Php and MS SQL database.All software in windows hosting are cost high. Linux hosting: Linux hosting is based on Linux OS. Linux hosting supports Php,Pearl,Python and some other language.It supports databases like My SQL,Postgre SQL etc.Linux is an open source os.So you can download Linux based software at free of cost.It is most secure and safe than windows hosting.Linux OS is a virus free platform. So Linux web hosting is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miczster Posted April 6, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 40 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 275 Reputation: 7 Joined: 10/08/12 Last Seen: May 21, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) @Asura...if I plan to purchase one your packages, will the price be different for windows and linux? my laptop is in windows Hi Anna,Everyone on this thread has nailed the fine points of using Linux over Windows; and when to actually use Windows. If you have absolutely no experience with Linux, you would either start with a company which provides a easy set up of Linux for a newbie to easily use, or just use Windows.Windows cost more money because Microsoft charges for the software; Windows also uses more RAM and CPU. Linux on the otherhand, is cheaper and is very great on saving resources; it allows you to run other things such as the rAthena Emulator and a MySQL server on a server with less RAM.Thanks to @Kaito_Kid for mentioning us, we do try our best to make our services newbie friendly. But once you get the hang of Linux, a lot of people usually try to find a better deal or move to a dedicated server.But I will point out the details that a lot of people miss... (things to consider for running an RO server on a VPS)1) CPU power, how much do you get? If you have less CPU allocated to your server, can it handle the load?2) RAM type, is it truly dedicated or is it made up of burst? Is it DDR3 or DDR2? If it's DDR2, is it ECC?3) Bandwidth, do you get a good mix of bandwidth providers for a good connection for everyone around the world?4) Hard drive, is it slow? How much RPM? Does it include RAID so that your data is always protected, even in the case of drive failure?5) Oversold? Are the resources you pay for... really dedicated to you, or is it being shared and oversold to others?So even though some VPS sellers are really cheap, you must consider those things before making a solid purchase. Otherwise, you may regret it; lose players, waste time, and money. Edited April 6, 2013 by miczster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted April 6, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 707 Reputation: 168 Joined: 01/26/12 Last Seen: February 7, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2013 @Asura...if I plan to purchase one your packages, will the price be different for windows and linux? my laptop is in windows Hi miczster, We only offer Linux-based services. Even if your computer runs on Windows, you shouldn't have any issues with using Linux. I recommend that you check out our YouTube channel for a better idea of how our service works. http://youtube.com/asurahosting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miczster Posted April 7, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 40 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 275 Reputation: 7 Joined: 10/08/12 Last Seen: May 21, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) so you mean I can use one of your packages(Linux based) even when I'm running Windows??(sorry ,a bit confused) Edited April 7, 2013 by miczster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyuna Posted April 7, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 144 Reputation: 4 Joined: 10/28/12 Last Seen: November 29, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2013 @Asura...sorry for this newb question ,but if the server is set up and already running with players already playing in it...do I need to keep my pc always on to keep it running online?(sorry no experience with web hosting yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitoKid Posted April 7, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 268 Reputation: 27 Joined: 12/06/11 Last Seen: March 13, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2013 @hyuna: You don't need to keep your PC on since your server is now being hosted from a hosting provider. Unless you are just using your own computer as the server. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyuna Posted April 7, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 144 Reputation: 4 Joined: 10/28/12 Last Seen: November 29, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2013 ohh thx Kaitou Kid...hope I make my server online soon/// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccjosh Posted April 8, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 66 Reputation: 6 Joined: 11/13/12 Last Seen: November 17, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2013 so you mean I can use one of your packages(Linux based) even when I'm running Windows??(sorry ,a bit confused) Yes. Think about it as a separate computer that you are controlling/accessing remotely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted April 8, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 707 Reputation: 168 Joined: 01/26/12 Last Seen: February 7, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2013 so you mean I can use one of your packages(Linux based) even when I'm running Windows??(sorry ,a bit confused) Hi miczster, Yes, that would be correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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