A web hosting control panel can make or break your
web hosting experience. Of course, every web hosting
has their own control panel preferences, and you may
be subject to their preferences when you sign up with
them. If you aren’t entirely sure what a control
panel is, it is software that is installed to the
web host’s server to help you control your web
hosting features and the experience of your users.
The control panel will give you access to the features
you want and need such as FTP accounts, email accounts,
sub-domains, databases that you can create or add,
as well as the ability to manage files and such. The
control panel is an important part of your dedicated
server process and in creating the best website possible.
Knowing which control panel is best for you is all
about what you expect, what is advertised, and what
you want to achieve. There are different control panels
depending on the platform that the host uses such
as Windows, Unix, or Linux and each platform may or
may not work for you, sometimes you have to experience
all of them before you settle on the one that is best
for you. You’ll find control panels such as
Hostopia, Cpanel, Plesk, Sphera, Vdeck, and Ensim,
which are all good brands. If you are new to dedicated
servers and control panels you’ll want to choose
one of the names that is more intuitive so that it
is easier to use. If you are more experienced, you
can choose one of the more functional control panels
that work great on your platform but are not as easy
for the novice to use. Vdeck is one of the most popular
and easy to use, but many of the hosts cannot provide
access. Ensim is easy to use but is most often used
by those that have a bit more experience, but Plesk
is an all around great control panel.
The best way to choose the best control panel for
your dedicated server is to check out the control
panel demos that are often offered through the hosts.
Checking out several different platforms and their
offered control panels is an experience, and through
this research you’ll likely find the control
panel that will work best for you and your needs.
Remember that every software takes some getting used
to, so everything may not come easily, but choose
the one that offers some of the best features and
the usability that matches best with your ability.
Matching your needs, your abilities, and the features
of a control panel is the best way to find the perfect
control panel for you.
