Are there any compelling reasons to run PHP on a Windows/IIS server rather than a LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) server?
With me I have always used Linux servers. I guess it is just what you have learnt to use and a more comfortable with.
LAMP isnt IISAMP for a reason, the four were developed along the same principals, a tight configuration centred around webservice. and PHP was devved for linux in the first place.
I've always liked Linux because its very stable. If I need a server that can't be rebooted every time a new patch comes out I go with Linux.
Johnny
You can have PHP in LAMP linux or IIS and work all your applications without any issues. I have been using PHP on linux from last 5years.
PHP/MYSQL on windows is not good, from my practise I can tell you that that LAMP is the best solution, windows doesn't support such functions as
.htaccess, sendmail, curl and many others, so your work will be weird on windows php
PHP/MYSQL on windows is not good, from my practise I can tell you that that LAMP is the best solution, windows doesn't support such functions as
.htaccess, sendmail, curl and many others, so your work will be weird on windows php
Hi blur 
Welcome to our community!
I run it on Windows IIS because I was/am a ASP.Net developer first but also need to have PHP and MySql on the same server.
I run it on my webhost because I offer .NET/MSSQL and want to provide PHP as well. It seems to be ok for most of my clients, haven't heard any complaints. That is really the only reason, if you are a .NET developer but need to run some PHP for someone and don't want to bother with dual boot/virtual server/2nd computer.