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GeorgeB
July 31st, 2009, 09:36
I was wondering how much a Windows Server hosting would generally run per month?

We use this at my job, and it comes in handy for all employees to collaborate with one another. We all have seperate log ins with different permissions depending on our log in.

I thought this might come in handy for my company. Thanks.
M Bacon
August 3rd, 2009, 05:52
I would either recommend getting a windows server from server complete(VPS) or getting a dedicated if you can afford it.
~ServerPoint~
August 4th, 2009, 03:30
If you would like to learn the current prices for that you need to look through offers section here. I believe here you will find a lot of web hosting offers and be able compare diffrent companies and their prices
GeorgeB
August 4th, 2009, 09:01
Yeah, I will be checking into it. I find it very useful at the placing I am currently doing Customer Service for.
alemcherry
August 5th, 2009, 08:08
Should cost you a little more than Linux hosting. The real difference is the database actually. MS SQL server can be really costly.
bariteau
August 5th, 2009, 08:37
I would either recommend getting a windows server from server complete(VPS) or getting a dedicated if you can afford it.

Server Complete's VPS would be a great start.

As alemcherry said SQL Server is very costly (cheapest is $3500 for production use). However you can go with SQL Server 2008 Express which is free. You are limited to a 4GB DB but it's more than enough for most people. You can also always install MySQL instead
Schmarvin
August 5th, 2009, 15:44
Either use MySQL or PostgreSQL for the database. Window's SQL server isn't that stable from previous experience.
bariteau
August 5th, 2009, 16:54
MS SQL is very stable but very difficult to setup properly. It's meant for huge systems and most people are just not trained to use such system. If not setup properly, it does become a problem so I have to say that Schmarvin suggestions are good alternatives if you're not comfortable setting an MS SQL DB
SiberForum
August 31st, 2009, 04:53
Most web applications and other systems feel good at linux servers. So that is the main reson people not use windows which is more expensive but more stable