It has been a long time since, Linux operating systems became the first and foremost choice of multinational organizations today. The reason for this liking is not the appeal and ease but these systems offer much more. Here are a few advantages that give you an insight into the popularity quotient of Linux System Administration in India.<br><br> <b>Cost-effective:</b> The first reason for the same is the cost factor. Linux comes extremely low priced when compared to its counter parts like Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS. Actually, it is available free and comes under the open-source license. Therefore, you just need not pay at all to get it installed at your workspace.<br><br> <b>Wide Options</b> – The main advantage of Linux administration system is the availability of wide range of options to users. Linux being open source, users are offered with several distributions like Fedora, Ubuntu and Mint are few options available to end users that are completely free to download.<br><br> <b>Security</b> – Security is other major reason behind the use of Linux system administration. Many white hat hackers have immensely contributed to the Linux security. Identifying any security flaws in the operating system is made easy by making source available to anyone. Thus, security flaws are easily caught before it becomes an issue for the users. <br><br> <b>Virus protected</b> - As it works on an open source platform, you need not worry about the issues of virus. It is so because, if in case a virus attack happens the people working on this platform across the world create nullifying software to keep it in check. Moreover, research has proved that Linux systems face less virus attacks when compared to its counter parts. The good part is that all this happen in a span of a few minutes only. This is also one of the advantages that open source software brings to you.<br><br> <b>Ease of use:</b> The comfort associated with Linux makes it possible for users and programmers alike. It comes with an easy to use platform, which can be used in very comfortable manner. In addition to it, the interface of Linux systems are quite simple and feature enables when compared to Microsoft OS or the Apple OS.<br><br> <b>How can you use it for your company?</b> As it is open source software, thus it can be easily downloaded and installed in the systems. In case you wish to convert your entire workplace or a particular section of it as Linux powered section, then you need to hire an administrator to take care of it. He would keep a check on the overall functionality of the Linux as well as would look into things like back up, password protection etc.<br><br> So, isn’t it a good idea to replace the expensive and trouble making systems at your office with simple to you and cheap Linux system? If you answer is yes, then hit your internet with the same query and get a Linux administrator at your office now!
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