Virtual private servers come with Linux and Windows platform, so youhave to check your Website requirements for what type of platform issuitable for your Website applications. And most of the leading hostingcompanies will give you the option to select the operating system ofyour choice. Like, if you select the Linux virtual private server thenyou are able to pick different operating systems in Linux and same casefor in Windows. Therefore if you are using this service you willusuallyget access to different operating systems. So you canaccomplish yourtasks in an environment where you are mostly familiar.