Questions Regarding Managing a Server

[poorapagal]

Well well.. I finally got my dedicated server running, and can now get the domains up .. BUt some questions which the host is having problem explaining.. could any of ya lovely webhosters advice me .. I want to:-

1. Be able to set up sub domains from a control panel
2. How do i have a control panel set up (how much)
3. How can i only allow a guest user into ftp to only view his/her directory ..NOT THE WHOLE ROOT
4. Any good simple resources with step to step instructions would be brilliant..
5. How can i allow any of the guys who i will giving space out on my site, some limited bandwidth and space.. For example how can i manage that they use this much or that much :)

Thanks to all who will answer and hmmm thanks for the ones who thought of doing so but couldn't ..

:)

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An update on the control panel.. man this looks brilliant.. anyone tried it ?

http://www.ensim.com/products/webppliancels-1.shtml

[Technics]

Before i give advice what server do you have?

[poorapagal]

Thanks Technics.. well it's UNIX .. with Linux 7.1 +

[JTY]

3. Well, it depends on which FTP server you use.... if you use ProFTPd, i've got a config file that will only let users view what's in their home directory, and nothing below it.

5. Quotas would need to be enabled to limit space, and they are best managed by a control panel, such as webmin, http://www.webmin.com/webmin/

[poorapagal]

yeah actually i am using webmin at the moment, but couldn't actually see to how to get the quota utility setup for each account. I might have a tutorial today from the server guys, will see if they can help out on that part :)..

Well i am using cuteftp.... regarding what ftp server they use i will ask them today

[Technics]

I was also going to recommend Webmin. However if you can afford it i would pay for the cpanel license. I'd recommend getting the license and skin from www.site5.com the one they have developed is awesome skin and the features they have intergrated into there version are out of this world.

Webhost manager is something they throw into the bundle as well i think and that would allow you to manage quotas.

[JTY]

I second the recommendation for CPanel, but it could be expensive.

Web Host Manager does come with CPanel, as it's the server and account administration system.

[poorapagal]

Yeah :) i did use cpanel at hostvelocity, nice stuff. And it had great features within it, but i guess it depends what you want to offer isn't it.

I will see how much that costs, but would that again require formatting of the server or is it just an additional app that could be installed remotely .. as i still have ensim panel untouched :( cuz the server guys seem to NOT help out with other technical issues that arise after they install it.

[Technics]

If you need any help customising ensim for your needs shoot me an email, I'll try my best to help. technics@unixfusion.co.uk ... I'm more of a cobalt person but do know enough to be dangerous.

[poorapagal]

thanx technics will let ya know :)