You need to have some sort of operating system to run a dedicated server hosting service. You will find that a linux dedicated server hosting service is one of the most commonly found web hosting services. Since installation of Linux as an operating system is commonly found in all areas, it is good to go in for the same. There is no use in installing a linux dedicated server hosting if your client already has a Windows operating system. Therefore, check on the systems in place with your client, before you take a linux dedicated server hosting service.