The full range of web server features becomes accessible only with effective management tools. Hosting control panels have become exactly such a convenient means of control, offering a graphical, visual way to interact with server hardware.
When renting remote server hardware from Master-Server.Pro, you can choose the panel best suited to your tasks – ISPManager, Direct Admin, Plesk, Cpanel or Vesta.
What is a remote server control panel for?
A modern hosting management tool (a remote server control panel) is a standalone software product that provides extensive control capabilities through a browser interface. It is usually most helpful for users who have no experience administering Linux servers or writing code.
A server control panel performs the same role as the operating system on any personal computer – it acts as an intermediary and translator between the user and the machine (the server).
Among the specific functions a control panel provides are the following:
- Collecting and analyzing statistics;
- Configuring server parameters and installing the required software;
- Handling large data sets;
- Performing operations on files and databases;
- Monitoring and modifying operating system modules;
- Restricting server access parameters;
- Managing domains and subdomains;
The specialists at our company Master-Server will always help you choose the feature set you need, along with the panel that matches it.
Now a bit more detail about each of the remote hosting management tools we offer.
ISPManager
This is one of the most widespread server control panels. When our clients rent remote hardware, ISPManager is the panel we offer to install by default!
This panel easily adapts to both everyday and professional needs. ISPManager is not limited to a fixed set of software tools and works with a wide range of operating systems: Linux, FreeBSD, Fedora and so on. It makes it easy to delegate different access levels, from user to administrator. It can also manage several servers at once and update the current distribution.
Direct Admin
This remote server control panel stands out for its excellent performance and ease of use. Direct Admin can work even with outdated browsers and does not depend entirely on Apache features. The number of domains, subdomains and users is virtually unlimited.
Plesk
Another well-known hosting control panel, notable for its fine-grained, highly specialized settings and broad functionality. It is popular among professional webmasters. Confident use of all Plesk features requires a certain level of expertise, so beginner webmasters may find it difficult to work with.
Cpanel
The Cpanel remote server control panel, by contrast, is the simplest and most intuitive to use. It was designed specifically for beginners. This server management panel is known for impeccably stable hosting operation as well as a comfortable, user-friendly interface.
Vesta
One of the few home-grown server control panels, Vesta has certain advantages of its own. Once installed on a "clean" server, this panel then installs and configures the necessary plugins on its own.