Vincent Posted August 23, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 130 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 528 Reputation: 18 Joined: 09/11/12 Last Seen: March 5, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Hello, i am using Windows Server 2008 as operating System for my vServer. But i have some problems with my server and cant fix them. So my question is: Is the problem maybe the Server OS? Is there any expirience that there are problem's with the winOS? Edited August 23, 2013 by Thor v2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy Low Posted August 23, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 298 Reputation: 47 Joined: 03/30/13 Last Seen: Monday at 02:01 AM Share Posted August 23, 2013 based on the topic title, i prefer linux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccjosh Posted August 24, 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 August 24, 2013 It is actually a user preference. Windows and Linux has it's difference. But I would choose Linux over Windows because it's easy to maintain and debug, plus memory allocation is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted August 24, 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 August 24, 2013 Hi Thor v2, To answer your question; I do not believe the server OS is the issue. Perhaps you do not have everything installed which is required to compile the emulator? As the other posters have mentioned; Linux is better, I would recommend that you consider switching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Posted August 25, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 130 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 528 Reputation: 18 Joined: 09/11/12 Last Seen: March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 I compail the emulator with Visual Studio 210 Express c++. Can you also say me why linux is better? Is there any problem when i am a rookie at linux. because of the server security ect?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted August 25, 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 August 25, 2013 I compail the emulator with Visual Studio 210 Express c++. Can you also say me why linux is better? Is there any problem when i am a rookie at linux. because of the server security ect?! Hi Thor v2, It's simply because Linux is not resource hungry, and actually easy to use (once you spend a small time with it). Windows requires more CPU/RAM/IO to run as an operating system, which degrades the performance of your service. Linux is a minimal OS which does not require hardly any CPU/RAM/IO; for example... Debian Minimal only requires <20MB of RAM to run. So the resources of your server can be concentrated on other services you run on your server instead; such as an Athena emulator, MySQL, or a webserver. Installing on Windows requires you to search for installers for whatever you are trying to install (.exe/.msi/etc.), but with Linux; it's as easy as typing 1 line of command... For example; a Debian based OS uses 'apt-get', so you'd just type: apt-get install mysql-server. And that single command line, would install a MySQL server in 2-3 minutes on your service. Also, if you want a visual interface to move your mouse around for point n' click action; just install a Desktop Environment such as FluxBox (<15MB RAM), or GNOME (~120MB RAM). There are tons of Desktop Environments which vary in RAM usage, and you can choose what you want to easily install with the command line. Then simply use a program such as VNC Viewer to connect. Lastly; Linux Servers cost less than Windows Servers. There's no licensing fee for Linux OS, so it's cheaper to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Posted August 26, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 130 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 528 Reputation: 18 Joined: 09/11/12 Last Seen: March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I compail the emulator with Visual Studio 210 Express c++. Can you also say me why linux is better? Is there any problem when i am a rookie at linux. because of the server security ect?! Hi Thor v2, It's simply because Linux is not resource hungry, and actually easy to use (once you spend a small time with it). Windows requires more CPU/RAM/IO to run as an operating system, which degrades the performance of your service. Linux is a minimal OS which does not require hardly any CPU/RAM/IO; for example... Debian Minimal only requires <20MB of RAM to run. So the resources of your server can be concentrated on other services you run on your server instead; such as an Athena emulator, MySQL, or a webserver. Installing on Windows requires you to search for installers for whatever you are trying to install (.exe/.msi/etc.), but with Linux; it's as easy as typing 1 line of command... For example; a Debian based OS uses 'apt-get', so you'd just type: apt-get install mysql-server. And that single command line, would install a MySQL server in 2-3 minutes on your service. Also, if you want a visual interface to move your mouse around for point n' click action; just install a Desktop Environment such as FluxBox (<15MB RAM), or GNOME (~120MB RAM). There are tons of Desktop Environments which vary in RAM usage, and you can choose what you want to easily install with the command line. Then simply use a program such as VNC Viewer to connect. Lastly; Linux Servers cost less than Windows Servers. There's no licensing fee for Linux OS, so it's cheaper to use. Sounds nice. I dont thing that i will have problem with the install of random programms. But how it is with the security, is there a lot of change to be done`? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted August 26, 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 August 26, 2013 Hi Thor v2, Security is better on Linux than Windows. As long as you don't share your password, and you have an actual good password; you should be okay. Setting up the firewall is fairly easy, you can use CSF; http://configserver.com/cp/csf.html All you need to do is install it, and configure it by editing "/etc/csf/csf.conf"; everything is well explained for the options presented in that .conf file. After doing so; your Linux server is protected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Posted August 26, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 130 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 528 Reputation: 18 Joined: 09/11/12 Last Seen: March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks for the great infos. I give you a +Reb. for this I see you a hosting provider. How is the perfomance for player all of ther world? Russ, Brasil, india and Germany? I am looking for a new because at the moment brasil have high ping and so lag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura Posted August 26, 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 August 26, 2013 Hi Thor v2,I am not sure about Russia, however, we have no issues with lag for Europe/Brazil/India. If interested, I would recommend trying out our Trial packages first; https://asurahosting.com/index.php?/cart/trial-service/ The DDoS Protected package located in Dallas is best for Brazil; however, if you are thinking of purchasing a package and want a Standard service: we can make sure you have a good connection to Brazil as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Posted August 26, 2013 Group: Members Topic Count: 130 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 528 Reputation: 18 Joined: 09/11/12 Last Seen: March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks i will test my skills at linux local at a virtual server befor i reinstall everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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i am using Windows Server 2008 as operating System for my vServer. But i have some problems with my server and cant fix them. So my question is: Is the problem maybe the Server OS?
Is there any expirience that there are problem's with the winOS?
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