Actually list about all commercial and open sources of
control panes for Windows to downloads:

commercial:
InsPanel - 1.0.7
Plesk - 7.0
HELM - 3.1
CPanel - not yet
HostingController - 6.1
WebHostManager (WHM) - not yet
EnSim - 2.0

OpenSources:
Zpanel - 2.5
NxPanel - 1.2
Bankoi WebHost - 1.15


send more and oppinions about

We use Helm - been extremely happy with it. You won't find too mnay support issues on here about it I have noticed. Their forums are great for support & just general questions.

I don't see H-Sphere

I use helm and works like a charm

Heres a list of all the really good Windows control panels . . . . .




















































:)

Heres a list of all the really good Windows control panels . . . . .


;) you're saying that there's none. joking:confused:

We will begin Windows hosting as soon as my lead tech finishes his MCSE. We have decided to go with Helm. We liked HSphere, but having to use 2 servers for one control panel seems a bit ridiculous.

there is already a list of free and commercal windows control panels on this forum if you actually bother to search.

Hi

OpenSources:
Zpanel - 2.5
NxPanel - 1.2
Bankoi WebHost - 1.15

are free at the moment but I dun think they are Opensource.

Yes you are right boonchuan, they are not open source as this might be a security risk

regards

where is the list?@my gorum id

actually the list:

commercial:
InsPanel - 1.0.7
Plesk - 7.0
HELM - 3.1
CPanel - not yet
HostingController - 6.1
WebHostManager (WHM) - not yet
EnSim - 2.0
H-Sphere -

FREE or OpenSources:
Zpanel - 2.5
NxPanel - 1.2
Bankoi WebHost - 1.15


any more?

send here to the this Post....

Umm, it was a joke :)

We've tried all of the exisiting Windows control panels and found usability and / or security problems with ALL of them.

Just as a for instances, Helm is raved about but it can't even do the basics - you can create an SQL Server database but not how big it should be. What possible use is that to a host ? Same goes for their integration with mail software etc.

That's just an example as all the CP'sl have their own problems - we've decided to roll our own.

Actually with the newer version of Helm - you can set the e-mail size. They will be rolling out new features soon

Originally posted by sonixi
We liked HSphere, but having to use 2 servers for one control panel seems a bit ridiculous. What exactly do you mean 2 servers for one control panel?

Hshpere requires a nix server to run on so if your a windows host you must get a nix server to run the CP.

Plesk 7 I have had no problems with. It doesn't track MSSQL Database sizes yet unless you use the included MSDE, but it does gather all other disk/bandwidth usage when doing stats.

It also allows use of quotas on windows. It does not require *nix at all to run on windows.

Customers like it, it has the application vault. :)

Overall it is one of the best, or IMO the best, control panel for windows.

what are you using for billing/automation with your Plesk 7/windows box?

Originally posted by ddihosting
Plesk 7 I have had no problems with. It doesn't track MSSQL Database sizes yet unless you use the included MSDE, but it does gather all other disk/bandwidth usage when doing stats.

It also allows use of quotas on windows. It does not require *nix at all to run on windows.

Customers like it, it has the application vault. :)

Overall it is one of the best, or IMO the best, control panel for windows.

Plesk 7.0.2 for windows error
* Mysql chash
* .net fail
* uses a lot of recurses becores it use one application pool for every domain
* fail to update webstat
* cal trafic worng
* Backup tool dos not work right

Your lucky if your plesk 7 works, or you onaly have costermer that use html og meby ASP and not .net and use the CP for "fun"

I hobe for a version that works, becores Plesk is the cools CP, bu it dont work yet.

Flyby,

I think you are incorrect. Plesk 7 is a good product. I have installed this product several times and have not had the problems you indicate. At the time I read this post, you had a total of 2 posts. I just read the other thread where you bashed Plesk. I am not sure why you are attacking Plesk, but the product is not as you describe. Perhaps you have an issue with your specific server? If you need help, many on these forums can assist, just post...

Everone,

Just a general note: I believe that there are many good control panels. They all have advantages and disadvantages. You should look at your needs and implement the product that fits your goals.

I see two ideas concerning control panels. One idea is what I have termed the "Box" approach. The developers create an install package that includes predetermined "server packages" and build there systems to use them. These systems are install and host, for the most part. The disadvantage is you are stuck using the servers in the box. Yes, you can go out on a limb and use a third party items not in the box. Not advisable.

The other approach is what I call the "Module" approach. The control panel supports a series of different servers that you can mix and match to your needs. The control panel interacts with each of the servers through code. This approach gives you more flexibility, but requires more "engineering" to work.

In a nut shell, the box approach is good for anyone who likes the products pre-bundled or people who need something easy to fire up and work. The Module approach provides a flexible system at the initial cost of more engineering time. Both are good approaches and can provide the web hoster with needed tools.

Plesk is a box approach. Helm is a Module approach. I like both products.

Do you all agree with the approach ideas I have above? Any input?


Hope this helps.

Originally posted by 6PS
Flyby,

I think you are incorrect. Plesk 7 is a good product. I have installed this product several times and have not had the problems you indicate. At the time I read this post, you had a total of 2 posts. I just read the other thread where you bashed Plesk. I am not sure why you are attacking Plesk, but the product is not as you describe. Perhaps you have an issue with your specific server? If you need help, many on these forums can assist, just post...


Yes plesk is at good product, if it works.
So what I have ony 2 post at this forum??
Yes it is my firste time here, and so..
I normaly write at plesk forum, where i can get some help whit my plesk servers.
But whit all the problems we have had whit Plesk, I have to write when somenoe clames that plesk works whitout problems. Se 4 your self at forum.sw-soft.com
We have 4 winPlesk 7 and I have one my self, plus we have 6 unixPlesk 6, 7 and reloaded plus I have one my self, one of the first Plesk 5 whitch runs best of all.
So im NOT attacking Plesk, I just want people to know that it is not error free as some of you say.

Originally posted by outtasking
Yes you are right boonchuan, they are not open source as this might be a security risk

regards


WHAT WHAT WHAT ??? Open-source means security risk? Are you joking? Open-source brings contribution, security enhancement, new ideas, but NOT security risk. This is OBVIOUS.

To just give you an example:
- someone added the addon for SBOX CGI-Wrapper (tusker)
- someone added privilege separation to my control panel
- someone added open_basedir restriction to php (rroet)
- someone added mktmp durring install (tusker)

This was due to the fact that my panel (Domain Technologie Control) is open-source...

And this FACT is not only true for control panel, but also for operating systems (have a look at the numbers of holes in Windows...).

Thomas

Unix based system is an example of an Open Source.It appears to be far better than Windows.

I Would never Risk in getting a FREE Control Panel Specially for Windows......any Error Occurs, You will Never Know what happened Unlike in Linux.

at the same time You can find Linux Admin's in this Forum anywhere.....it is Difficult to find a Good and Professional Windows Admins.

We use Plesk 7 for Windows for all our Windows Servers, It's Good....We had Some Problem with Old 7, So...We have Upgraded to 7.02 which they say is More Stable than Past version.

PLESK 7 and HELM is Good