When it comes time to obtain a dedicated server, you essentially have two platforms to choose from: Windows and Linux.  Both systems have their advantages and disadvantages, ranging from costs to application requirements.
Programming Technologies and Database Servers
The major difference between Windows and Linux lies in the applications and development technologies.  If you intend to [...]

One of the longest running debates in the history of technology has been the Windows vs. Linux debate. You may alienate the advocates of one if you say anything good about the other. However, both have their advantages and disadvantages. The Windows vs. Linux debate in the web and server hosting world has also heated [...]

The argument of which operating system is better – Windows or Linux – has been on since the very inception of these operating systems and is likely to continue till the day we stop use them. In today’s post, we will look at how they fare as operating systems for the web server.
While Linux is [...]

The other day, a computer-illiterate friend called me and said, “My son is getting an operating system for the home computer. And it’s not Windows and it’s free!” I smiled. During our conversation he wondered why the world wanted to pay for something when there was an alternative available for free. So, folks, I ask [...]

In a previous post, I explained how to schedule a reboot on a Linux server. Today, we will learn how to do exactly the same thing on a Windows server.
The reasons are the same. If your Windows dedicated server has just finished a system update and needs to reboot, you do not want to pull [...]

In a previous post, I explained an easy method for scheduling tasks on a Linux server using cron jobs. On a Windows server, there is a similar process that allows you to schedule programs to run at specified times.
Task automation is a very important part of running a dedicated server because it minimizes the amount [...]

Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory domains utilize a Single Operation Master method called FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operation), as described in Understanding FSMO Roles in Active Directory.
The five FSMO roles are:

Schema master - Forest-wide and one per forest.
Domain naming master - Forest-wide and one per forest.
RID master - Domain-specific and one for each domain.
PDC - [...]