RE: [PHP] Running PHP on a windows server-your views

> On 3/19/07, Edward Kay <edward@labhut.com> wrote: > > > On 3/19/07, Angelo Zanetti <angelo@zlogic.co.za> wrote: > > > > HI all. > > > > > > > > I would like some honest answers and if you have any experience with > > > > problems or no problems running PHP on a windows server. > > > > > > > > Basically we are interested to know if there are any > problems/security > > > > issues/stability issues/performance issues or any other > issues running a > > > > production site (big live site) on a windows server. > > > > > > > > Im assuming it will be running IIS. > > > > > > > > The site is very important and any issues will hamper the > functionality > > > > and accessibility of the site. > > > > > > > > All your responses will be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > > TIA > > > > Angelo > > > > -- > > > > > > > From my experience, it seems many more people in the web > community run PHP > > under Linux than Windows. Therefore, if, no, when you get stuck with > > something, the chances of you finding the answer quickly would be much > > higher with Linux. > > > > Edward > > > That's not totally true, as PHP doesn't differ a lot if running on > linux/windows. And even users that run PHP on linux know sometimes > answers for people running PHP on windows... > > Tijnema. You're right, PHP scripting doesn't differ that much between operating systems and the few inconsistencies are generally known from both sides. From my interpretation of the OP though, the question is not so much about PHP coding but rather the web server setup. I think that there is generally more support on the web for running web servers on Linux than Windows, and this is especially true when using PHP. Edward