web control panel

[adb22791]

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[adb22791]

Now it does apply ;)
So my tech support at my old host has gone down the tube, and they've made me disgruntled for many more reasons too. So I'm looking at serverbeach servers and was wondering...
I plan on running 3-5 websites and maybe a relatively small game server. I've picked out the Linux Power server ($99) and was wondering... what control panel should I get? Cpanel is way too expensive, and half the features of it I won't be needing right away, but Plesk looks pretty nice. I also like the looks of Webmin. Since this would be my first dedicated server and I have no prior control panel experience, what would all you guys recommend? I need some feature intensive with potential for upgrade (I've heard of plesks bonus packs, etc) and something that's relatively easy to use and learn.
Any input would be appreciated.
PS: Serverbeach, this isn't a promise that I'm going to be getting one of your servers, but if I do go dedicated then this is going to be the only place I look at.

[WestBendWeb]

Webmin + book?

[JustBen]

I've used ensim and Plesk and in my opinion Plesk is much better.
It allows you to manage more of the server including installing rpm's and configuring cron jobs. You can also use a java ssh client from the control panel which is nice.
With plesk you can just do a lot more than with Ensim.



Ben Knigge
Ben@heptec.com

[adb22791]

Thanks Ben,
Unfortunatly I don't think I will be able to purchase a server soon (lack of funding) but in the future when my customer base gets slightly larger I might.
What about Plesk vs. Cpanel?

[JustBen]

I’ve used both in the past. My preference is Plesk but they both seen to be full featured and complete products