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Best control panel for Windows or Windows/Linux?
| Posted by surfinmtns, 07-30-2004, 10:26 PM |
| I'm deciding on a reseller host but I'm a little worried about H-Sphere. It's seems very powerful but I've had issues with it at some hosts. Most of the hosts I'm looking at use H-sphere but I'd like to know if there are alternatives that would be better. I read that Plesk is working on a Windows version! What is the best admin interface for Windows and/or Windows/Linux reseller hosting?
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| Posted by NexDog, 07-30-2004, 11:32 PM |
| Plesk 7 for Windows is already out:
http://www.sw-soft.com/en/products/plesk7win/
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| Posted by ukdzine, 07-30-2004, 11:32 PM |
| I would suggest using Helm as it is the most fully featured and compact control panel that I have come across to date.
It has built in everything apart from a support ticket system, but there is an area where you can specify your own links so things like that can be added there. Helm also includes a billing system which is automated.
It is easy and great to use once you get used to it. It is also fully brandable.
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| Posted by IHSL, 07-31-2004, 03:53 AM |
| One can only presume you have yet to use H-Sphere.
Simon
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| Posted by IHSL, 07-31-2004, 04:32 AM |
| True - not usable yet though - we've done some testing on 4 servers, and it just isn't on the money yet. Hopefully it will be, soon.
Simon
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| Posted by surfinmtns, 07-31-2004, 06:38 AM |
| I haven't had the pleasure of using Plesk or Helm yet but the interfaces I've seen look good. I'll have to go demo them again. Did I miss any alternatives? I read the presales forum at diyhosting.com and learned about the Windows Plesk version. I'll be looking forward to seeing it at diyhosting.com. Helm is winning my poll so far. I have to admit that H-Sphere's support for both Linux and Windows is awesome.
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| Posted by ukdzine, 07-31-2004, 06:50 AM |
| I have used H-Sphere with a few different companies.
I find Helm to be easier to control and more user friendly. It has all the functions that you would need.
I was merely giving my personal preference/recommendation. As the old saying goes; if we were all the same, the world would be a boring place.
I do rate Helm better than H-Sphere, although, H-Sphere is still a very good contender.
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| Posted by IHSL, 07-31-2004, 06:59 AM |
| My post was in response to "ukdzine".
Helm is just way too buggy, and way too under-supported to put in to true production. The bug list is scary, as is the number of times they have fixed a bug, then released a fix for the fix.
I do beleive helm will come into it's own around February/March of next year though, providing they get a few things set, first.
I think it will contend with Plesk for the best single-platform winXX CP.
Simon
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| Posted by pmabraham, 07-31-2004, 05:23 PM |
| Greetings:
If you want to grow the hosting side of your business, then H-Sphere's complete automation will help keep your prices down.
H-Sphere does have a high up front learning curve, but once you get things set up correctly, it takes care of itself.
Thank you.
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