Hi,

This board is obviously filled with pros. I am new to hosting. And in fact, am just experimenting with a Win2000 server for my family's use. Would like to use it to set up multiple websites, file archiving, sharing videos and pics, etc.

Advise I am seeking is, what CP you would recommend?

As everyone's discussion may go off tangent, I have include a simple template for your recommendations.

Thanks. Appreciate your kind advise.

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Your Recommendations for best Server/CP setup
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Recommended OS :

Justification for recommended OS :

Recommended CP :

Justification for recommended CP :

Other Recommended installs :

Tips when installing recommended CP :
(eg. Ensim needs C to be system drive)

Other advise :


Regards,

Krondorian

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Your Recommendations for best Server/CP setup
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Recommended OS : linux

Justification for recommended OS : stability / available panels are 200% more advanced & stable & customizable than currently available win2k panels

Recommended CP : Cpanel

Justification for recommended CP : in past experience, it's been much more flexible than the other top contenders on this platform. Though others may have a few bright spots not shared by cpanel, overall this product has fit in many more situations due to its innovative nature.

Other Recommended installs : w/ CPanel? Alongside it? grab a couple skins for the panel from various places like:
http://www.cpanelthemes.com/

Tips when installing recommended CP : make sure root partition has at least 2 GB when you begin installing........
;)