Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 08:14 am
Linux Server South Africa: When looking for a server to host your website or business email, you might want to consider starting with a Linux based server. Not only does it come at a cheaper price than it’s Window’s counterpart, it offers just enough functionality for your needs.
Let’s get started with what a Linux server is:
The two common operating systems used in servers are Linux and Windows. Linux is an open-source OS, to mean it is accessible to the public at no licensing cost. Windows, on the other hand, is a Microsoft product that is issued at a fee. It follows that Linux servers come at a much lower cost.
The technologies run by the servers are also different. Whereas PHP and MySQL databases run on Linux servers, platforms like MS SQL are only offered on Windows servers. It is crucial to know what you need so as to choose the only the best.
Here’s a list of some of the companies offering the Linux servers in South Africa:
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1. Truehost Cloud
Truehost Cloud is your choice for web hosting and other cloud services. With as little as R7.00 per month, you can get a Linux web hosting package. Other products and services to look out for include:
- Professional email hosting
- Virtual Machines
- Ready-made websites
- Domains
- SSL certificate
- Cloud Backup
- Reseller services
2. Xneelo
Formerly Hetzner, Xneelo is another place you can find the right kind of Linux server plans. With their R99 per month Linux web hosting package, you can get started on your site and emails. Besides web hosting, look out for other services including:
- Self-managed servers
- Managed servers
- Colocation servers
3. Domains.co.za
With Domains.co.za you don’t only get to register your domains. The company offers Linux web hosting services as well as the following products:
- Cloud servers
- SSL certificate
- Domain reseller services
- Website builder templates
4. Virtualservers.co.za
Your Linux OS can also run on a VPS server. At Virtual servers.co.za, you can get a Linus a Linux VPS from as low as R399 per month. The package comes with the following:
- 2CPU vCores
- 3GB memory
- 100GB SSD storage
- 500GB traffic
5. Afrihost
Afrihost is an award winning broadband, web hosting and telecoms service provider. You can get their gold home Linux web hosting package at R49 per to get started. Other services include:
- Reseller services
- Dedicated servers
- Rack hosting
- Domains
6. Smart web
Smartweb offers you their Linux server for shared hosting and email hosting. Starting at per month, you can get a package that comes with web hosting and business emails. They also have other products including the following:
- Dedicated servers
- Managed WordPress
- Reseller hosting
- Web security
- SSL certificates
- DIY website builder
7. Elitehost
Elitehost is a premium web host founded in 2005. You can get started with their Linux web hosting packages with as little as R45.00 per month. Other services and products they offer are such as:
- Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
- Domains
- Reseller hosting
- SSL certificates
8. RSAWEB
RSAWEB gives you everything hosting. Their Linux web hosting package is offered at a mere R19.00 per month. That includes 5 email accounts, 50mb storage and an unlimited bandwidth. Check out other products such as:
- SSL certificates
- Domains
- VPS
9. Frikkadel
At Frikaddel, you get a Linux starter package at R12.00 per month. With it comes unlimited emails, 100mb storage and unlimited bandwidth.
Other products to look out for are such as:
- SSL certificates
- Domains
- Emails
- Dedicated servers
10. Register domains.co.za
Register domains offers a full suite of Linux-based services. Their basic hosting package goes for R180 per year. It comes with 500mb disc space, unlimited traffic and a free domain. Look out also for these products:
- Domain registration
- SSL certificates
- Integrated website builder