Hybrid Hosting Solutions Explained: How to Combine Windows and Linux VPS for Better Performance

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Have you ever been in a position to try to pick between a Windows VPS and a Linux VPS? In my experience, it can be challenging to find the right one. You feel like you are choosing between two good products and wish you could pick both. That’s why hybrid hosting has been created. It allows you to use both Windows VPS and Linux VPS, which gives you the best of both worlds.

What Is Hybrid Hosting​

The projects I am working on are based on multiple applications that require different operating systems. Some applications run best on Linux while others require Windows to function correctly. Rather than trying to force all of the applications onto one machine, I create a hybrid solution. This allows me to manage my time more efficiently and to avoid problems.

Wouldn't it be great if we could run every application in the environment where it functions best? With hybrid hosting, we can do that.

• Operate software where it runs best
Example: .NET, MSSQL run great on Windows; PHP, Node.js, MySQL run great on Linux.
• Use resources effectively, so you don’t experience slowdowns.
• No performance issues because all tasks will be separated.
• Grow one server at a time when the traffic to your website increases.

When You Can Get the Most Out of Hybrid Hosting​

I worked with one client who had CRM Software that could only run on Windows, as well as an online store built with Linux and PHP. Hybrid Hosting provided a single solution to both problems with no complications and no hassles.

Best Uses for Hybrid Hosting​

• Companies that use many Applications
• Developers that write in Multiple Programming Languages
• Companies that are transitioning between systems slowly
• Software as a Service or Online Services.

Have you ever attempted to transition everything to a new system only to run into a lot of confusion? Hybrid Hosting eliminates that stress.

The Advantages of Hybrid Hosting​

Here are some of the main benefits of Hybrid Hosting:

• Save Money by allocating resources only to what is necessary
• Increased Uptime because one system may continue working while the other has an issue
• More security because each system is kept separate
• Improved performance because of cross-workload offsetting.

It's like upgrading from an Entry-Level Frame to a Race-Engineered Frame!

When deciding if you should go with a hybrid hosting solution, consider these questions:

• Are there applications that require both a Windows and Linux platform to run?
• Do you want to grow your business without having to make major infrastructure changes?
• Do you dislike experiencing outages or being slowed down by slow-loading websites?

If you answered "yes" to all three of those questions then a hybrid solution could likely be the right choice for you.