What is Windows hosting

Hosting is the provision of storage and infrastructure for your website, database and email. The technology behind it makes a big difference in performance, in the technology itself, and sometimes in the way it works. So let's take a look at what might be different about Windows hosting. In other words, a server running the Windows operating system instead of another option like Linux.

MijnHostingPartner.nl has been using Windows servers exclusively since it was founded in 2008, so it has years of experience not only in hosting websites. But also in running fast applications for it. Windows hosting uses the closed source code of the operating system and is therefore not open source like Linux. This has the great advantage that the technology behind it is more secure and offers better performance to end users.

In Windows hosting, the following things are possible or different from Linux hosting.

ASP.NET support

One of the flagship features of Microsoft Windows hosting has long been ASP.NET. This framework has always been very popular for creating corporate websites for larger companies and multinational corporations, as the application itself is scalable, offers many possibilities and has long been supported by all sides. A website created in ASP.NET has the great advantage that its lifespan is longer than that of many other applications. This, of course, is a great advantage for companies looking for a solution that will last.

ASP.NET has become a major player in the business and medical fields over the years. And it can only run on Windows hosting . With the new and latest versions of ASP.NET Core, renamed .NET 6 in recent releases, it is possible to run these applications on any host. So it doesn't matter if it's a local Windows, Mac or Linux application. Or for a mobile device. But also on Linux and Windows web hosting. Of course MijnHostingPartner.nl also hosts the .NET 6 application on Windows hosting. Because we can use the years of experience in hosting IIS with the latest technology.

The speed our customers achieve with .NET 6 is unprecedented and is made possible by our intelligent optimization in the background and our lightning fast data centers in Amsterdam and Utrecht. Our own dedicated pool with every .NET 6 hosting package with dedicated resources and much more. Companies looking to run their new Umbraco, NopCommerce or in-house application have come to the right place.

MS SQL database support

MS SQL is Microsoft's database solution, a robust database that is suitable for both SMBs and large enterprises, and can scale to meet any application or need. And is also included in our .NET packages at MijnHostingPartner.nl. This way you have the environment you need to quickly get the results you need to grow as a business.

Web.config XML Configuration

One of the big differences with Windows hosting is the configuration within the application. If you're switching from Linux hosting, you'll always have to get used to it, but luckily we have the default rules for every common application ready for you in the knowledge base. And if you need help with that, we can always take a look to make sure your application is working optimally.

The Web.config configuration is in easy-to-read XML, so it's comparable to many code languages you may have worked with before. Transferring rules is therefore easy and also works very quickly on the server. Redirects and additional settings are processed lightning fast at any level. And will therefore take less time.

In addition, write permissions can only be set via the client panel or control panel, so FileZilla, for example, cannot be used for this.

And these are also the first noticeable differences you will find with a Windows hosting partner; you can also easily install and run WordPress, Joomla, Drupal or Prestashop applications. Therefore, the claim that this is not possible is false. If you have any doubts, you can always visit our chat for your specific application. We will always be happy to help you.

Sign up now for your Windows hosting at MIjnHostingPartner.nl and host your application in an affordable, fast and reliable way!