Linux Web Hosting
Fast, Easy-to-Manage Hosting for Websites and Web Applications
Run your website on a Linux Web Hosting environment without taking on the work of managing an entire server.
Onlive Server’s Linux based Hosting is designed for websites built with PHP, MySQL, WordPress, and other commonly used web technologies. You get a hosting environment for running your website, managing domains and email, creating databases, and handling everyday hosting tasks through the available control panel.
Why Choose Linux Web Hosting?
Linux is widely used for website hosting because it works well with popular open-source web technologies and content management systems.
If your website uses PHP and MySQL, Linux hosting is usually the natural starting point.
cPanel Linux Web Hosting Plans
Linux Hosting for WordPress and PHP Websites
Linux hosting is commonly used for PHP-based websites and applications.
WordPress
Install and manage WordPress for business websites, blogs, portfolios, and content-driven projects.
PHP Websites
Host websites and applications developed using PHP and supported frameworks or CMS platforms.
MySQL Websites
Run database-driven websites that require MySQL and related database management tools.
Business Websites
Host company websites, service pages, contact forms, and other business content.
Ecommerce
Run smaller online stores when their traffic and resource requirements fit the selected hosting plan.
Blogs and Content Platforms
Publish articles, media, and other content without managing the operating system yourself.
Security Features for Linux Hosting
Your website depends on more than the application itself. The hosting environment also needs appropriate security controls.
The current Linux hosting service includes security technologies such as:
Imunify360
A server security platform designed to detect and help protect against malware, suspicious activity, and other threats.
ConfigServer Firewall
A Linux firewall solution that can help control network access and monitor suspicious login activity.
ClamAV
An antivirus scanner used to scan files for malware and other malicious content.
SSL Certificates
SSL encrypts the connection between your website and its visitors, allowing the site to use HTTPS.
The exact security features available can depend on the hosting configuration.
Website Monitoring
Monitoring can help identify problems before they become prolonged outages.
The current Linux hosting environment includes Munin monitoring, which can be used to visualize server, network, and application performance data.
This type of monitoring is useful for identifying unusual resource consumption and performance changes.
Linux Hosting vs Windows Hosting
The operating system should match your website’s technology.
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Linux Web Hosting
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Windows Web Hosting
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| ✓ PHP websites | ASP.NET / .NET applications |
| ✓ WordPress | Microsoft-specific applications |
| ✓ MySQL-based websites | Microsoft SQL Server requirements |
| ✓ Many open-source CMS platforms | Windows-specific software |
| ✓ Apache/Nginx-based environments | IIS-based environments |
If your website is built with PHP, WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL, Linux hosting is generally the more appropriate option.
If your application specifically requires ASP.NET, IIS, or Microsoft SQL Server, Windows hosting may be the better fit.
Move Your Website to Linux Hosting
Already have a website with another hosting provider?
You can move it to a Linux hosting environment without rebuilding the entire website.
Check Your Existing Website
Review the website files, database, PHP requirements, domains, email accounts, and SSL configuration.
Prepare the New Hosting Account
Set up the domain and required hosting environment.
Transfer Website Files
Move the website files to the new account.
Import the Database
Restore the database and update the application’s database connection settings if required.
Test the Website
Check pages, forms, images, login functions, database connections, and email.
Update DNS
Once the new website has been verified, update the relevant DNS records.
Keeping the old hosting account available until testing is complete gives you a safer transition path.
When Should You Move From Shared Linux Hosting to a VPS?
Linux web hosting works well for many websites, but there is a point where shared hosting may no longer provide enough flexibility.
Shared Linux Hosting
Provider-managed server environment
Virtual Private Server
Greater server-level control and flexibility
Consider moving to a VPS when you need:
- Root access
- Custom server software
- More control over PHP or web-server configuration
- Dedicated virtual resources
- Advanced firewall configuration
- Higher resource limits
- Server-level application deployment
You don’t need a VPS simply because your website is growing. The move makes sense when your application’s resource usage or configuration requirements exceed what shared hosting can reasonably provide.
Why Host Your Website With Onlive Server?
Uptime Guarantee
The current Linux hosting page advertises a 99.9% uptime guarantee. The applicable service terms should be checked for the exact SLA conditions.
Linux-Based Hosting
Run websites built with PHP, WordPress, MySQL, and other supported technologies.
cPanel Management
Handle everyday hosting tasks through a graphical interface.
SSL Support
Use HTTPS to secure connections to supported websites.
Security Tools
The Linux hosting environment includes technologies such as Imunify360, ConfigServer Firewall, and ClamAV.
Multiple Locations
Choose from available hosting locations in France, the Netherlands, and Canada.
Technical Support
Get assistance with hosting-related configuration and troubleshooting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Linux web hosting, supported technologies, account management, and upgrades.
What is Linux web hosting?
Linux web hosting is a hosting service that uses a Linux-based server environment to run websites and web applications. It is commonly used for PHP, WordPress, MySQL, and other open-source technologies.
Is Linux hosting good for WordPress?
Yes. WordPress works well in a Linux hosting environment because WordPress commonly uses PHP and MySQL.
Can I host a PHP website on Linux hosting?
Yes. Linux hosting is commonly used for PHP websites and applications, subject to the supported PHP version and hosting configuration.
Does Linux hosting include cPanel?
The current Onlive Server Linux hosting page lists cPanel Linux Web Hosting Plans, allowing customers to manage supported hosting functions through cPanel.
Can I get root access with Linux shared hosting?
No. Root access is not available on the shared hosting plans. Customers who need root-level access can consider VPS or dedicated server hosting.
Can I host an ecommerce website?
Yes. Linux hosting can be used for ecommerce websites when the website’s traffic and resource requirements fit the selected plan.
Can I host multiple websites?
This depends on the selected hosting plan and its domain/account limits. Check the plan details before ordering.
Where are the Linux hosting servers located?
The current page lists France, the Netherlands, and Canada as Linux hosting locations.
Does Linux hosting include SSL?
The current service includes SSL support, including Let’s Encrypt SSL on the Linux hosting environment.
Does Linux hosting include backups?
The current page states that automatic account backups are taken, with restoration and snapshot functionality available on selected plans.
Can I migrate my existing website?
Yes. An existing website can be moved to Linux hosting after checking its files, database, PHP requirements, domains, and other configuration.
Should I choose Linux or Windows hosting?
Choose Linux if your website uses technologies such as PHP, WordPress, and MySQL. Choose Windows when your application specifically requires Microsoft technologies such as ASP.NET, IIS, or Microsoft SQL Server.
When should I upgrade to VPS hosting?
Consider a VPS when you need root access, more resource isolation, custom software, or server-level configuration that shared hosting does not provide.
Start With Linux Web Hosting
If your website runs on WordPress, PHP, MySQL, or other commonly used web technologies, Linux hosting provides a straightforward environment for getting your site online and managing it without taking care of the underlying server.
With cPanel, SSL support, security tools, available backups, multiple hosting locations, and technical assistance, you can focus on your website while the server environment is handled for you.