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A control panel is a visual management tool that allows you to easily control all technical aspects of your server.
| None / Ssh (Linux) or Remote Desktop (Windows) only | Included | |
| Remote access via SSH (Linux) or Remote Desktop (Windows) | ||
| cPanel/WHM Internal | add $ 20.00/month | |
| cPanel turns standalone servers into a fully automated point-and-click hosting platform | ||
| Parallels® Plesk Panel 100 | add $ 20.00/month | |
| Parallels® Plesk Panel Unlimited | add $ 30.00/month | |
Needing a dedicated server for your business is a good sign – it means that your business has grown, and your Website needs to accommodate more traffic. However, it does mean that your server management responsibilities have increased, and that it has come time for you to select a new control panel, as you are no longer restricted to your Web host’s selection. Although there are several control panels on the market, the two most popular are cPanel and Plesk.
What Is The Function of A Control Panel?
A control panel provides a simple, browser-based interface for creating and maintaining your Web site and associated applications. This includes your email and database servers, directories and FTP accounts. It is also the area where you can install customized software needed for your site, and set up individual accounts for staff. A control panel is an easy way to manage your web site without needing to know computer programming.
cPanel
cPanel is one of the most widely used control panels on the market, it is also the industry standard control panel, offering:
– The most features and options, as well as the most power and flexibility of all control panels on the market
– Installation of an unlimited number of domains on a single license – a valuable feature if you intent to resell Web hosting
– Fantastico to automate Web applications and customized software installation
– A secondary program, Web Host Manager, where administrators access management functions.
Until recently, CPanel has been available only for Linux servers. However, cPanel just released a beta version of Enkompass, which is expected to offer the same features for Windows users.
Plesk
Plesk is available for both Windows and Linux, so make sure you select the appropriate version for your server. Plesk consists of the following:
– Although Plesk offers fewer features than cPanel in the basic program, it has a large library of plug-ins for extended features
– Panel is more streamlined than cPanel, but may not be intuitive for use
– Permission-based login for admin and users in a single interface
– Installation of up to 30 domains on a basic license
– Upgrades to either 100 or unlimited domain installations
