I need to run wordpress on a Windows server or Windows 10 to be used for a medium sized WooCommerce site for a reason I don't want to state. What is the best way to do this. My best options seem to be :-
Using IIS
Docker with caddy
Linux vm with or without docker

@jespersh Probably yes. I dont know the specs but it is pretty new so unless his friend scammed him it supports virtualization

@jespersh

On a serious note, please burn down that server.
Hosting php and wordpress on iss will give you nothing but pain.
And don't think enduring it will make you a better devops it will eat you from inside until nothing left.

Now the joke part, setting up docker is the easiest way to host wordpress (try bitnami image, it's perfect).

I have hosted php site with mysql extension on iis and it's not easy especially managing the php version please don't do this unless you're a machoist.

@chowdercake Thanks. I will use docker.

Also for woocomerce if the number of products is way too much, it will slow down your database.

I'd recommend using linux as you can configure it much better than windows based mysql server

@chowdercake How many products is too many products. Also the mysql image is probably based on Linux.

Thanks

More than 1000
But it depends on server as well.

I probably get stoned to death for this, but have you considered to use... Windows Subsystem for Linux?

I would give Laragon a shot