The Home of Linux Web Hosting Excellence

Even if you don't use Linux to run your desktop PC, you can certainly take advantage of Linux Hosting offered at A2 Hosting. The operating system that you use for your desktop PC should not impact your choice of web hosts. Linux web servers make hosting easy. The primary hosting tasks are almost identical for both Linux and Windows web servers, but the advantages found with Linux hosting are vast. Learn more about such advantages and more below.

A Brief Look at Linux

Linux is a free, UNIX-based operating system. Unix is a computer operating system that is powerful, designed for multitasking and built to be used by a number of people at once.
Linux is Open-Source. This pertains to a type of program whose source code is usually free and is readily available to anyone interested in using and/or working with the program.
The Linux operating system is specifically praised for its functionality, adaptability and robustness.

What Is Linux Hosting?

A simple explanation is "web hosting on a Linux-based server allowing developers to create their site within the Linux Operating System". A Linux server enables web developers to use popular and powerful open-source programs like PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Ruby, SSH and many more to build their site.

Do I Need to Know How to Use Linux to Use A2 Hosting's Servers?

No. A benefit of hosting your site at A2 Hosting is that you get to experience all of the advantages of Linux Hosting (explained below), but you don't necessarily need to know how to use Linux thanks to the cPanel control panel. All of our shared, reseller and semi-dedicated accounts are managed with this award-winning control panel. cPanel makes web hosting account management a breeze even for those who are brand new to the Linux server hosting environment.

Main Advantages of Linux Hosting From A2 Hosting

Since a server's operating system controls the basic, vital functions of the server, it is important to be aware of the advantages one will experience when choosing a Linux host.

In addition to the amazing hosting support that A2 Hosting customers receive from the Guru Crew, keep in mind that Linux has a huge, active network of helpful developers. Those hosting their sites in a Linux environment will have access to this invaluable support community. With such a large number of developers, Linux is a very progressive platform; new ideas emerge rapidly and more innovative work can be done within the community. The many advantages of Linux Hosting ultimately stem from this huge developer community.
A Linux host is perfect for those looking for a developer friendly environment. A2 Hosting offers our customers support for the open-source tools, like PHP and Python scripting, that are needed to create their sites.
Linux hosting has a well earned reputation for stability and security. This can once again be attributed to the gigantic open-source community of developers, all of which work tirelessly to find, patch and fix any bugs that are discovered.
Open Source software is generally free. This cost-effectiveness factor allows users to spend their available resources on activities like promoting their site or project instead of on costly software.
Those hosting their sites on the Linux platform experience faster page loads and better performance. The speed and performance of Linux can actually be attributed to another key benefit, its flexibility. Linux is flexible in the sense that it is highly suited for fine-tuned, task-specific system configurations. This gives system administrators the ability to configure Linux servers to perform at an optimal level.