Many IT organizations have turned to x86-based hardware as a means of improving price performance from earlier UNIX and mainframe environments. On x86 servers, the two most commonly considered server operating systems are Windows Server and Linux. But how do these operating systems compare when it comes to core requirements such as cost, reliability, security, and interoperability? This webcast separates fact from fiction and provide an overview of how Windows Server and Linux match up in key IT and business requirements.
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