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Plesk is the leading multi-platform control panel designed to provide a simple, convenient way to manage your web services. Using Plesk's intuitive, browser-based interface you can instantly create mail accounts, configure your domain settings, manage your web files, install a site application, create a database, manage your FTP access, and much more. Plesk simplifies these tasks so that you can accomplish them without having a detailed knowledge of server commands and shell scripts.

Plesk 8.3 is the first step in providing our users with a unified automation solution. This new version of the software brings platform parity to Plesk and continues to deliver innovative ease of use, the highest levels of stability and performance, security and unmatched value. This is a major release for the Windows version of the software which now contains many of the features and capabilities found in the Linux version making Plesk the true leader in multi-platform control panels.

The new release is designed to increase the administrator, client and domain user experience. The new Plesk Desktop feature in the Windows version is a major enhancement to the user interface that is task oriented and fully customizable. This feature has been created to meet the needs of any hosting customer, from non-technical users to advanced technical users.

*Plesk is an available option on all TsunamiNET's Virtual Private / Dynamic Dedicated Server (DDS X-Y) models.

Plesk 8.1 Demo

Plesk features a major enhancement to the user interface - Plesk Desktop. The new release is designed to increase the administrator, client, and user interface experience.

The demo can be experienced as an Admin, Client, Domain Owner or Mail User:

Demo Plesk as an Administrator
Login: admin
Password: plesk
Demo Plesk as a Client
Login: client
Password: plesk

Demo Plesk as a Domain Owners
Login: demo.swsoft.com
Password: plesk
Demo Plesk as a Mail Users
Login: mailuser@demo.swsoft.com
Password: plesk

Plesk Demo:

Top five features in Plesk 8.1
Linux/Unix	Windows
More WebStats Available - Now users have access to AWstats as an alternative web statistics program. Ruby on Rails Support - This version of the control panel supports Ruby on Rails which is designed to be a simple, complete, extensible and portable scripting language. MySQL 5 Support - The Linux version of the software now supports MySQL 5 which delivers advanced SQL standard-compliant features. FreeBSD Packages - In this new release, the operating system is distributed as a set of packages that allow administrators to omit optional components and to update Plesk and third party components separately. Improved Plesk Density on Virtuozzo - Plesk control panel is optimized to operate within Virtuozzo virtual environments allowing administrators to host up to 15% more virtual private servers.	Plesk Desktop - Now administrators and clients have quick access to major management functions and they have immediate access to mission critical information and statistics. Customizable Interface Templates - Service providers can the tailor templates to meet individual user needs. Plesk Product News - This news feature provides Plesk users with the latest product updates and improvements. Multiple Administrator Sub-accounts - Now, service providers have the ability to create another user account with the same management rights as the administrator. Group E-Mail Messages - In this new release, administrators have the ability to notify groups of Plesk Accounts regarding system status and other information.

Integrated Application Support
Plesk	Linux/Unix	Windows
Web	Web Servers: Apache Scripting: Apache ASP, PHP, Python, SSI, CGI, Mod_Perl More: Suexec, Restart Optimization, Skeleton Directory, SSL, ColdFusion	Web Servers: IIS Scripting: ASP.NET, ASP, Perl, Python, SSI, CGI, PHP More: MS FrontPage, Performance Management, Skeleton Directory, SSL, ColdFusion
Mail	MTAs: Qmail Web-based: Horde IMP AntiSpam: SpamAssassin AntiVirus: DrWeb Mailing List: Mailman Aliasing, Autoresponses, Groups, User Access	MTAs: Merak Mail, SmarterMail, MailEnable, MDaemon, hMailServer Web-based: Horde IMP, MailEnable, Ice Warp, SmarterMail AntiSpam: SpamAssassin AntiVirus: DrWeb, Kaspersky, ClamAV
DB	Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL Management: phpMyAdmin, phpPgMyAdmin, Secure Setup, Multi-user/Multi-DB	Databases: MySQL, MSSQL, MS Access, MS Excel Management: phpMyAdmin, ASP.NET Enterprise Mgr
FTP	Servers: ProFTPD Features: Anonymous FTP, Upload Directory, FTP Throttling, File Manager	Servers: MSFTP, Gene6, Serv-U Features: Anonymous FTP, Upload Directory, FTP Throttling, FTP Subaccounts, File Manager
DNS	Servers: BIND Features: Master/Slave Management, Remote DNS, Load Balancing Support, Automated File Matching	Servers: BIND, MSDNS, SimpleDNS Features: Master/Slave Management, Remote DNS, Load Balancing Support, Automated File Matching, DNS Recursion, Transfer Restriction, SOA Settings/li>
Stats	Apps: Webalizer, Plesk Traffic Manager Features: Real Time Bandwidth, Custom Reports, Graphical User Breakdowns	Apps: AWStats, SmarterStats, Urchin, Webalizer, Plesk Traffic Manager Features: Real Time Bandwidth, Custom Reports, Graphical User Breakdowns
More	Numerous additional applications and tools supported in the above categories as well as Website Creation, Backup, Firewall, Java, Migration Utilities, Extensive International Support and more.

Plesk Power Pack
Plesk 8 lets you elevate your service offerings to the next level and enhance the versatility of your control panel with powerful Add-on features and Add-on products. View the interface in your native language, offer your customers Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam Software, and/or an entire vault of applications including osCommerce and Mambo CMS software.The list provided below is for reference only and may be subject to change (by SWsoft) without notice. For the most current list of included and/or available add-ons please see the SWsoft Website.
The Plesk "Power Pack" is available with most Plesk equipped DDS for a small monthly fee. The Power Pack is a bundle that includes many powerful add-ons like SpamAssassin, Application Pack, Helpdesk, Tomcat, ColdFusion, etc. (See below for more details.)

Note: Your server will NOT be rapid provisioned when you are ordering Plesk Power Pack.

Plesk Power Pack

	Watchdog 2 - A new version of the software's system monitoring module which monitors diskspace, checks for security problems (Trojans), shows CPU/memory usage statistics and creates reports in case there are usage problems and much more.
	Application Pack w/ Mambo CMS - The Plesk Application Pack is a completely customizable repository of Site Applications giving Admins the ability to add, deploy, configure, and remove applications for any domain on the system. The Plesk 8 for Linux/Unix Application Pack comes standard with a extended group of applications including a Mambo CMS tool for creating and deploying dynamic web content. Currently included with this Add-on is post-Nuke (CMS), osCommerce Ecommerce software, phpBB (bulletin board), gallery (picture gallery), phpBook (guestbook), bbClone (counter), gtChat (chat engine), AdvancedPoll (Poll system), AutoIndex (File statistics and file manager), b2evolution (Blog), Coppermine (Photo gallery), CSLH (Customer support), DocFAQ (FAQ system), openbiblio (Library ), Owl (Knowledge base), phpAds (Banner system), phpBugTracker (PHP clone of Bugzilla), phpDig (Search engine), phpMoney (Account management), phpMyFamily (Genealogic tree), phpsurveyor (Surveys creation tool), phpWiki (Documentation management), pLog (Blog), Tellme (Network tools (whois, traceroute etc.)), TUTOS (Work process organization), typo (CMS), UebiMiau (Webmail), WebCalendar (Calendar), WebShopmanager (Online store creator), WordPress (Publishing platform (blog)), xrms (CRM).
	SpamAssassin Anti-SPAM Software - Purchase this Add-on and eliminate SPAM. Plesk 8 for Linux/Unix includes an option to install the "SpamAssassin" Anti-Spam Software in the base installation with a built-in configuration interface for SPAM rules server wide or on a per mailbox basis.
	Multi-Level Help Desk - Plesk 8 for Linux/Unix interface can include a Multi-Level Help Desk. This system is designed to communicate, track, monitor and manage support issues for users at every level of the system. When you purchase the Plesk Multi-Level Help Desk, you will be able organize all of your customers' support requests from a single centralized location.
	Tomcat Support - Tomcat is the Servlet container that provides the environment for executing Java Servlets. The Plesk 8 for Linux/Unix Tomcat Add-on supports deploying and managing Tomcat web applications allowing users to set up hosting with JSP support.
	ColdFusion Support - Using this Add-on module, Admins can configure ColdFusion paths and enable/disable ColdFusion support in the Hosting setup.
	PostgreSQL and PhpPGAdmin Support - With one of the world's most advanced relational database management systems, Plesk 8 for Linux/Unix enables users to deploy and manage PostgreSQL databases right from the user interface with a few clicks. When you purchase the Plesk PostgreSQL Add-on, it includes the web-based database administration software PhpPGAdmin giving users remote access to their PostgreSQL databases.

Plesk Details
Delegated Self-Administration Server Administration Level Client/Reseller Level Domain Owner Level Mail User Level Services Management Quick Start Tools Basic and Advanced Customization Tools
Delegated Self-Administration
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
One Control Panel for all users	Master Level: This view-from-the-top administration interface allows Sys Admins to manage multiple servers from a single console Server Administrator Level: Full control over server, resellers and end-users Reseller Client Level: Wide range of tools for hosting provisioning within the limits set by Server Administrator Domain Owner Level: Provides full control over single domain within limits set by Reseller or Server Administrator Mail User Level: Self-Management interface for a single Email account reduces support from domain owner	Master Level: This view-from-the-top administration interface allows Sys Admins to manage multiple servers from a single console Server Administrator Level: Full control over server, resellers and end-users Reseller Client Level: Wide range of tools for hosting provisioning within the limits set by Server Administrator Domain Owner Level: Provides full control over single domain within limits set by Reseller or Server Administrator Mail User Level: Manage single mailbox reducing support from domain owner
Complete Documentation	Context-sensitive quick online help for all objects in the control panel Detailed context-sensitive online help for all interface pages NEW! Browsable online help with table of contents and index NEW! Brief introduction to new features upon first login Comprehensive Users Manuals Release notes with complete installation instructions Plesk New Feature How-to Resources Plesk Installation Guide Plesk SDK	Context-sensitive quick online help for all objects in control panel Detailed context-sensitive online help for all pages NEW! Browsable online help with table of contents and index NEW! Brief introduction to new features upon first login Comprehensive User Manual Release notes with installation instructions and "what's new" section Plesk Installation Guide Plesk SDK
Language Support	Multi-language support allows for unlimited languages to be plugged into the software's control panel Language Packs are manageable directly from control panel Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Dutch, Dutch (Belgium), German, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Turkish language Add-on available Simultaneous multi-language usage at all levels. Users can select and change the working interface language in seconds Language selection on the login page	Multilanguage support allows virtually unlimited languages to be installed English, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish interfaces are available Individual users may login simultaneously to a single server, each using a different language. They also can change interface language at any time
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Server Administration Level
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
Server Management	Samba server is configurable through FileServer module Firewall configuration module NEW! Modules for management of Counter-Strike, Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield 2 game servers NEW! Watchdog 2.0 module for monitoring of system services with optional notifications and automatic restart NEW! RkHunter tool for detection of rootkits included in Watchdog module Virtual Private Network module NEW! Acronis TrueImage module (ATIS) creates complete backups of disk servers on demand as well as by schedule Migration of accounts from external systems (competitive and Plesk) Automated installation and upgrade of new Plesk components Automated Upload and retrieval of Plesk license keys Plesk Anti-virus by Dr. Web software integration Update system hostname from the control panel Add and remove skins from the control panel Configure conditional responses to events using Event Manager SPAM Filtering with SpamAssassin Software 17 pre-installed 'skins' plus custom skin creation Customizable (click and install) Plesk "Application Vault" Integrated server statistics (Disk Usage, Full Traffic Monitoring, System Uptime, RAM usage) Customizable Button creation with hyper linking and interface locale selection Quick Configure ColdFusion Private Folder Management Quick Configure Multi-tiered Help Desk System Quick Configure and manage applications such as Apache and FTP Quick Backup and restore (Full System, Client level or a single domain) Pre-integrated Mail server or use a third-party mail solution Pre-integrated DNS or use a third-party solution Quick Update time settings, by clock or by time zones Reboot or shutdown server Run, stop or restart services (Email, DNS, Apache, Stunnel, Tomcat, etc.) Control Panel Branding (upload a new logo or change it in a skin Standard Unix/Linux security scheme which is proved to be secure on thousands Unix/Linux servers all over the world NEW! Quick and flexible mail configuration (POP3, SMTP authorization, open and closed relaying, white and black lists, MAPS spam protection, SPF verification) NEW! Mail queue viewer with search function and ability to delete problematic messages Automated DNS Templating for new domains Manage SSL certificates for domains and subdomains Create wildcard SSL certificates Manage Control Panel Sessions (Idle time, login attempts etc.) Choose default skin and language, change Admin's skin and language Manage MPC services Automate System Notifications (select notification events, select recipients, personalize the text, set expiration notifications and limits exceeded notifications) Pre-create and Automate Domain Parameters using Templates NEW! Register and use remote MySQL and PostgreSQL database servers as well as local servers NEW! Manage databases on local and remote database servers using WebAdmin under administrative account NEW! Create and Manage MySQL and PostgresSQL databases Pre-create and Automated Client/Reseller Parameters using Templates NEW! Monitor and Log User's while they work using the Action Log Management Interface Set and Automate Chronological System tasks Server-wide and per domain Pre-create and Upload Custom Domain Skeleton directories Select and Restrict IP's from access to the Control Panel	Configure and manage applications such as IIS and FTP Backup and restore a whole server, a reseller's sites or a single site using Backup/Restore Utilities Quick and flexible Mail configuration (POP3, SMTP authorization, open and closed relaying, white and black lists, MAPS spam protection, SPF verification, SOA Settings, DNS recursion) Manage integrated Spam Filter (based on SpamAssassin) Manage integrated DNS server Manage integrated Firewall on all network interfaces individually Autoupdater checks on the internet, downloads and installs updated Plesk software and included third-party components and patches Update network settings, such as time zones Reboot or shutdown server Run, stop or restart services (Mail, DNS, IIS, etc.) Brand the control panel by uploading a new logo or changing it within the skin (all logos can be changed) Choose between seven pre-installed 'skins' or install others Prevents unauthorized access of domains on a shared server using a Windows 2003 security scheme Integrated server statistics (disk usage, traffic, server uptime) Create DNS template for new domains Manage SSL Certificate Manage Control Panel Sessions (Idle time) Choose default skin and language, change Admin's skin and language Manage MPC services Manage Plesk notifications (choose event, select recipient, write text) Create Domain Templates Use Master Feature Customizable Button creation with hyper linking and interface locale selection Auto Configure ColdFusion, if installed on the server Private Folder Management Quick Install and Configure osCommerce Quick Configure Multi-tiered Help Desk System Register and use MS-SQL and MySQL database servers on local or remote servers Manage databases on local or remote database servers using WebAdmin under administrative account Create and Manage MS-SQL and MySQL databases Redesigned Scheduler Interface MailEnable Pro Support Create Client/Reseller Templates Monitor and Log User's while they work using the Action Log Management Interface Pre-create and Upload Custom Domain Skeleton directories Select and Restrict IP's from access to the Control Panel GameServer module allows to manage Counter-Strike server BIND DNS Server Integration MS DNS Server Integration Simple DNS Server Integration SmarterMail Integration SmarterStats Integration Merak MailServer Integration MDaemon Integration hMailServer Integration Serv-U FTP Server Integration Gene6 FTP Server Integration Scheduled remote backup/restore with FTP server support IIS Application Pool Management Improved Firewall Management Acronis True Image Server Integration for bare-metal recovery Terminal Server Management Browser-based Remote Desktop access Improved SWsoft SiteBuilder for Windows Integration Shared SSL Management NEW! Multiple Administrator Accounts NEW! Group E-Mail Messages NEW! VZ Autoupdater NEW! New Human Readable License NEW! Improved Centralized DNS NEW! MySQL 5 Support NEW! Spam Filter Usage Permission NEW! System ODBC Data Sources
Service Plan Management	Restrict the use of specific applications to specific users Bundle applications and server resources for targeted customer segments Automate new site deployment Template Domains and re-use them as default for quick Domain creation Track supported applications and allocated resources such as disk space, monthly bandwidth, number of webusers, mail user and other limits Create an unlimited number of targeted templates for Clients and Domains Bundle and meter top requested features such as multiple MySQL, PostgreSQL databases and webusers. Anonymous FTP access Choose different security options during site creation (allowing SSH access, scripting, allow scripting to webusers) NEW! Disable any button in Plesk interface and assign such customized Interface template to clients NEW! Assign customized Desktop presets to specific users NEW! Restrict access to Desktop or standard interface only	Create bundles of applications and server resources for targeted customer segments Automate new site deployment by defining a domain template once Create domain templates and use them as default for quick domain creation Track supported applications and allocated resources such as disk space, monthly bandwidth, number of webusers, mail users etc... Create an unlimited number of targeted templates for domains and clients/resellers Choose different security options during site creation (allowing remote access, scripting, etc) Restrict the use of specific applications to specific users Track supported applications and allocated resources such as disk space, monthly bandwidth, number of webusers, mail user and other limits Count MS-SQL and MySQL databases separately NEW! Disable any button in Plesk interface and assign such customized Interface template to clients NEW! Assign customized Desktop presets to specific users NEW! Restrict access to Desktop or standard interface only
Domain Management	Use International Characters in Domain names Manage site content with an optional Professional Website Editor Java SSH client integrated in the control panel Perform Domain backups to a repository, FTP server, or workstation Schedule domain backups on a Cron and preset backup files rotation Preview websites before DNS propagation Create Sub-domains Manage ColdFusion Add and Manage Site Applications to the Application Vault Manage site's dynamic content with new Site Builder Manage @domains Automatically create a new site with point-and-click ease, based on a domain template or custom requirements Automatically create DNS and appropriate application entries, such as Apache, FTP Upgrade the resources available to an existing site, manage permissions Manage all domains on the system with a single login Monitor bandwidth on a per site basis by traffic type: http/https, pop3, SMTP, IMAP, ftp, anonymous ftp. Webalizer is included for traffic statistics. Quick view traffic history Manage webusers Manage multiple MySQL and PostgreSQL databases per site Create email, mail groups, autoresponders Create protected directories (SSL and non-SSL), assign users to them Protect the cgi-bin directory or subdirectories within it Log Rotation Management Upload and manage site files using File-Manager Manage Anonymous FTP settings (bandwidth, incoming dir, simultaneous logins) Switch entire domain ON/OFF Create and manage Mail lists Use Crontab Manager Manage Tomcat and web applications Manage Domain skeleton Create Domain aliases	Automatically create a new Account with point-and-click ease, based on a domain template or custom requirements Automatically create DNS and appropriate application entries, such as IIS, FTP Quick setup and management of Sub-domains in domains directory Manage IP-based (dedicated IP) and name-based (virtual, shared-IP) domains. Create standard- or frame-forwarding domains. Manage SSL Certificate for domains Upgrade a domain from name-based to IP-based and vice versa, change physical hosting to standard- or frame-forwarding hosting Upgrade the resources available to an existing site, manage permissions Manage All Domains on the system using single login Monitor bandwidth on a per site basis by traffic type: http/https, email, ftp, anonymous ftp. Choice of AWstats, Webalizer, Urchin or SmarterStats for traffic statistics. View traffic history Create multiple sub-domains and sub-domain types Manage webusers Manage multiple MySQL and MS-SQL databases per site Web interface for MS-SQL database access as well as for MySQL Site preview even when DNS is not configured SSL and non-SSL content is served from the same physical directory Manage ColdFusion Manage @domain Manage Virtual Directories Manage MIME types Manage Custom Errors Manage Default Documents Manage QoS settings - Bandwidth, Connections Limit, CPU Create email, mail groups, autoresponders Protect web directories, assign users to them Log Rotation Management Upload and manage site files using File-Manager Manage Anonymous FTP settings (bandwidth, incoming dir, simultaneous logins) Manage multiple FTP subaccounts Manage site using FrontPage Web-Admin Manage multiple FrontPage accounts NEW! Manage FrontPage mail settings Switch entire domain ON/OFF Create and manage Mail lists Use Scheduler Manager Manage Domain skeleton Microsoft ASP.NET Starter kits - ready to install Hot-link protection Better Subdomains Support Domain Aliases Support Web Directories Management with per-directory control over IIS Shared SSL Site support PHP ISAPI support Sender Permission Framework (SPF) support and SOA settings in DNS Manager ASP.NET development support - configuration, testing, code access security NEW! PHP4 and PHP5 per Domain NEW! More Subdomain Levels NEW! User ODBC Data Sources
Reseller Management	Add clients/resellers with point-and-click ease, using a client template or per customer requirements Upgrade the resources available to an existing client/reseller and manage their permissions Limit the number of IP's and domains available for individual resellers Global account management for all Resellers permissions and configurations	Add clients/resellers with point-and-click ease, using a client template or per customer requirements Upgrade the resources available to an existing client/reseller and manage their permissions Limit the number of IP's and domains available for individual resellers
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Client/Reseller Level
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
Service Plan Management	Create bundles or applications and server resources for targeted customer segments Automate new site deployment by defining a domain template once Create an unlimited number of targeted domain templates for sites Rely on default templates created by admin Track supported applications and allocated resources such as disk space, monthly bandwidth and number of users Bundle and meter top requested features such as multiple MySQL, PostgreSQL databases and webusers. Anonymous FTP access Choose different security options during site creation (allowing SSH access, scripting, allow scripting to webusers) NEW! Restrict access to Desktop or standard interface only	Create bundles or applications and server resources for targeted customer segments Automate new site deployment by defining a domain template once Create an unlimited number of targeted domain templates for sites Rely on default templates created by admin Track supported applications and allocated resources such as disk space, monthly bandwidth and number of users Bundle and meter top requested features such as multiple MySQL, MS-SQL databases and webusers. Anonymous FTP access Choose different security options during site creation (allowing remote access, scripting, allow scripting to webusers) Manage multiple domains from a single login Global domain updating from a single interface
Domain Management	Support for international characters in domain names Manage site content with an optional Professional Website EditorUse Java SSH client integrated into the control panel Perform domain backup to repository, FTP server, or workstation Schedule domain backup, set up backup files rotation Preview site before DNS propagation Create sub domains Manage ColdFusion Add and Manage Site Applications in new Application Pack Manage site's dynamic content with new Site Builder Manage @domains Automatically create a new site with point-and-click ease, based on a domain template or custom requirements Automatically create DNS and appropriate application entries, such as Apache, FTP Upgrade the resources available to an existing site, manage permissions Manage all sold domains from a single login Monitor bandwidth on a per site basis by traffic type: http/https, pop3, SMTP, IMAP, ftp, anonymous ftp. Webalizer is included for traffic statistics. Quick view traffic history Manage webusers Manage multiple MySQL and PostgresSQL databases per site Create email, mail groups, autoresponders Create protected directories (SSL and non-SSL), assign users to them NEW! Protect the cgi-bin directory or subdirectories within it Log Rotation Management Upload and manage site files using File-Manager Manage Anonymous FTP settings (bandwidth, incoming dir, simultaneous logins) Switch entire domain ON/OFF Create and manage Mail lists Use Crontab Manager Manage Tomcat and web applications NEW! Manage Domain skeleton NEW! Create Domain aliases	Web interface for MS-SQL database access as well as for MySQL Site preview even when DNS is not configured SSL and non-SSL content is served from the same physical directory Manage ColdFusion Manage @domain Manage Virtual Directories Manage MIME types Manage Custom Errors Manage Default Documents Manage QoS settings - Bandwidth, Connections Limit, CPU Automatically create a new site with point-and-click ease, based on a domain template or custom requirements Automatically create DNS and appropriate application entries, such as Apache, FTP Manage IP-based (dedicated IP) and name-based (virtual, shared-IP) domains. Create standard- or frame-forwarding domains. Manage SSL Certificate for domains Upgrade a domain from name-based to IP-based and vice versa, change physical hosting to standard- or frame-forwarding hosting Upgrade the resources available to an existing site, manage permissions Monitor bandwidth on a per site basis by traffic type: http/https, ftp, anonymous ftp. Use AWstats, Webalizer, Urchin or SmarterStats to see traffic statistics. View traffic history screen Manage webusers Manage multiple MySQL and MSSQL databases per site Create email, mail groups, autoresponders Create protected directories (SSL and non-SSL), assign users to them Log Rotation Management Upload and manage site files using File-Manager Manage Anonymous FTP settings (bandwidth, incoming dir, simultaneous logins) Manage multiple FTP subaccounts Manage site using FrontPage Web-Admin Manage multiple FrontPage accounts NEW! Manage FrontPage mail settings Instant Domain ON/OFF Switch Create and manage Mail lists Use Windows Scheduler Create and Manage Custom Domain skeleton directories Perform and store Domain Backups Manage Domain aliases NEW! PHP4 and PHP5 per Domain NEW! More Subdomain Levels NEW! User ODBC Data Sources
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Domain Owner Level
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
Domain Management	Use Java SSH client integrated into the control panel Perform domain backup to repository, FTP server, or workstation Schedule domain backup, set up backup files rotation Create sub domains Manage ColdFusion Add and Manage Site Applications in new Application Pack Manage site's dynamic content with new Site Builder Manage @domains Configure sites and update application settings Upload, manage, backup and restore site files Create webusers, allow them scripting capabilities, assign hard disk quota Manage multiple MySQL and PostgresSQL databases per site Monitor bandwidth on a per site basis by traffic type: http/https, pop3, SMTP, IMAP, ftp, anonymous ftp. See traffic history Analyze web logs via Webalizer Create protected directories (SSL and non-SSL), assign users to them NEW! Protect the cgi-bin directory or subdirectories within it Log Rotation Management Upload and manage site files using File-Manager Manage Anonymous FTP settings (bandwidth, incoming dir, simultaneous logins) Create and manage Mail lists Switch entire domain ON/OFF Use Crontab Manager Manage Tomcat and web applications NEW! Manage Domain skeleton NEW! Create Domain aliases	Configure sites and update application settings Upload, manage, backup and restore site files Manage Subdomains Create webusers, allow them scripting capabilities, assign hard disk quota Manage multiple MS-SQL and MySQL databases per site Monitor bandwidth on a per site basis by traffic type: http/https, email, ftp, anonymous ftp. View traffic history Analyze web logs via Webalizer Protect web directories, assign users to them Log Rotation Management Upload and manage site files using File-Manager Manage Anonymous FTP settings (bandwidth, incoming dir, simultaneous logins) Manage multiple FTP subaccounts Manage site using FrontPage Web-Admin Manage multiple FrontPage accounts NEW! Manage FrontPage mail settings Create and manage Mail lists Switch entire domain ON/OFF Use Windows Scheduler Manage Tomcat and web-applications Manage Domain aliases NEW! PHP4 and PHP5 per Domain NEW! More Subdomain Levels NEW! User ODBC Data Sources
Mail User Support	Configure Dr.Web anti-virus protection SpamAssassin Configuration Includes email account creation, deletion, aliases, groups, redirects auto-responses, account on/off switching Allows for Mail Users private secure login access	Add email, FTP and Web users Set mail box size Allow Mail Users private login to personal management screen Create mail groups Create mail aliases Create & manage email auto-responses Manage Anti-Virus and Spam Filter settings
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Mail User Level
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
Email Management	Configure Dr.Web anti-virus protection Manage mail preferences Set autoresponders, aliases and vacation messages Receive and review email anywhere, anytime, from any Web browser Change mailbox passwords Create mail groups and redirects Set Mailbox quotas	Manage mail preferences Set autoresponders, aliases and vacation messages Receive and review email anywhere, anytime, from any Web browser Change mailbox passwords Create mail groups and redirects Manage Anti-Virus and Spam Filter settings
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Services Management
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
Web Server	Apache: Supports SSI, Suexec, SSL, log files, CGI-BIN, HTAccess, Custom error documents, Web users Multiple subdomain creation and types supported	IIS: Support SSI, SSL, log files, CGI-BIN, Custom Errors, MIME types, Virtual Directories, Default Documents, Web users Multiple Subdomain types supported Protected URLs supported
FTP Server	Anonymous FTP welcome message Extended Anonymous FTP configuration Supports anonymous FTP for name-and IP-based domains FTP Traffic statistic FTP limits and traffic settings	Support anonymous FTP for name-and IP-based domains FTP Traffic statistic Multiple FTP accounts supported
Mail Server	NEW! Optional Dr.Web 4.33 anti-virus filtering Includes and supports mail aliases, autoresponders and vacation messages, forwarding, spam filters, mailing lists, POP3/IMAP servers Includes Web based email (IMP) SMTP authorization NEW! POP3 authorization, including APOP encrypted authentication Open / closed types of mail relaying NEW! Includes Optional SpamAssassin 3 anti-SPAM email filtering NEW! Optional SPF verification for incoming mail NEW! View the mail queue, identify and delete problematic messages from the control panel	Support aliases, autoresponders and vacation messages, forwarding, spam filters, antivirus, mailing lists and POP3 servers Support Horde Web mail (IMP) Support UebMiau Web Mail - with folders support (installed separately) Support SMTP, POP3 authorization and open / closed types of mail relaying
Development Tools	Includes ColdFusion Configuration Setup screen Support scripting languages (Perl, Python, PHP, Perl / ASP), Tomcat JSP Any perl / php modules installed on server may be used for enhancing scripting capabilities NEW! PHP safe mode can be enabled and disabled per-domain NEW! Cron jobs control for administrators and users	Support Microsoft FrontPage, scripting languages (ASP, ASP.NET, Python, PHP, Perl) Includes ColdFusion management Includes Mambo Site Building Application J2sdk 1.4.1_03 - Java Software Development Kit included Any ActiveX objects or Perl / PHP / Python modules installed on server may be used for enhancing scripting capabilities Scheduler jobs control for administrator and users
Database Management	NEW! Supports both local and remote MySQL / PostgreSQL database servers Supports and manages multiple MySQL / PostgreSQL databases simultaneously Support PhpMyAdmin / PhpPGAdmin (Web-based database administration) NEW! MySQL 3.23.52 through 4.1.x supported NEW! PostgreSQL 7.3 through 8.0 supported	Support multiple MySQL / MSSQL databases Support PhpMyAdmin (Web-based MySQL administration) Support ASP.NET Enterprise Manager (Web-based MS-SQL administration)
DNS Manager	Automate DNS setup when creating a new site with help of server-wide DNS templates Flexible editing and fine-tuning DNS records Support for primary / secondary DNS servers, remote DNS servers, global access control lists for DNS zone transfers Supports domain names registration Quick DNS restoration supported NEW! Manage various timing parameters of the SOA (Start of Authority) record	Automate DNS setup when creating a new site with help of server-wide DNS templates Flexible editing and fine-tuning DNS records Support for primary / secondary DNS servers, remote DNS servers, global access control lists for DNS zone transfers Supports domain names registration
E-Commerce	osCommerce pre-packaged in Application Pack Automated Shops NetStores WebCreators	osCommerce pre-packaged in Application Pack Support for many popular third-party applications
Quota control	Complete limiting parameters for disk space and traffic capabilities, number of users, mail names, databases and all other objects Hard limit settings for disk quota supported	Disk Space Limiting and traffic capabilities, limiting number of users, mail names, databases and any other objects Hard disk system quotas support
Usage Reports	Reports can be scheduled and delivered automatically Provides detailed disk and traffic usage information by clients or domains, traffic history Provides detailed report about various objects created by administrator / client in Plesk: domains, web-users, databases, etc. Provides information about system services state and problems on local and remote Plesk an PSA servers Provides logging of actions performed by users in Plesk control panel and logging parameters tuning	Provide detailed disk and traffic usage information by clients or domains, traffic history Provide detailed report about various objects created by administrator / client in PSA: domains, web-users, databases, hosting etc. Provide information about system services state and problems on local and remote PSA servers Provide logging of actions performed by users in PSA control panel and logging parameters tuning
Web and FTP Domain Statistics	Support file and log analysis, access to raw log files Webalizer web traffic reports Log files rotation	Support file and log analysis, access to raw log files Choice of AWstats, Webalizer, Urchin or SmarterStats traffic reports Log files rotation
Remote Access Options	Optional chroot shell Optional Java SSH client integrated into the control panel Supports SSH, provides shell access control and various shells	Supports remote desktop/telnet, provides access control
Online File Manager	Optional Professional Website Editor Includes a WYSIWYG html viewer Includes a graphical file editor, with upload, download and attributes managers	Includes Web-Explorer a graphical file editor, with upload, download and attributes managers
Backup and Restore	Perform domain backup to repository, FTP server, or workstation Supplies both server-wide and domain level backup and restore Schedule automated backups using Crontab manager Backup/Restore Utilities supports data migration between PSA servers	Includes Utilities for System-wide, Domain & user backups and restorations Includes Windows Scheduler Management for automated backups Includes Data migration utilities for moving & updating Plesk 8 servers
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Quick Start Tools
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
Graphical User Interface	NEW! Customizable Plesk Desktop with buttons for most used tasks, vital status indications as well as lists of recently visited and favorite locations in the control panel NEW! Step-by-step wizards for common tasks Interface to adding custom buttons Custom buttons with icons for site applications with point-and-click ease Friendly and intuitive control panel interface NEW! Branding and customization allowed	NEW! Customizable Plesk Desktop with buttons for most used tasks, vital status indications as well as lists of recently visited and favorite locations in the control panel NEW! Step-by-step wizards for common tasks Interface to adding custom buttons Custom buttons with icons for site applications with point-and-click ease NEW! Friendly and intuitive control panel interface Branding and customization allowed NEW! Improved Navigation Pane Control
Online Help	Context-sensitive quick online help for all objects in control panel Detailed context-sensitive online help for all pages NEW! Browsable online help with table of contents and index NEW! Brief introduction to new features upon first login Comprehensive Users Manuals & Quick Start guide Release notes with installation instructions and "what's new" section Online Flash demonstrations walk novice users through all aspects of Plesk usage Plesk 8 New Feature How-to Resources Plesk 8 Installation Guide Plesk SDK	Context-sensitive quick online help for all objects in control panel Detailed context-sensitive online help for all pages Comprehensive User Manual - Quick-Start guides Release notes with installation instructions and "what's new" section Set of Flash demonstrations which cover all aspects of Plesk usage for novice users Plesk SDK Web-based setup - download and run a small executable, which will automatically retrieve the rest of install files
Installation and upgrade	Components installation/upgrade through the interface Native distribution packages (RPM and Debian) for Linux operating systems allow for manageable, customized installation Quick and simple installation by running only one .sh file on FreeBSD and MacOS NEW! Autoinstaller 3.0 facilitates step-by-step interactive as well as unattended installations and upgrades. Autoinstaller provides local or remote download of packages for hands free upgrading and installation NEW! Improved initial configuration screen which appears on first login after installation allows to configure default IP addresses	All software components can be easily reinstalled and upgraded Individual component locations can be changed during setup Data location could be changed during setup independently from executable location Side-by-side shared components - several MSDE per box, for example Plesk can be completely uninstalled, components might be added or removed after install There is no need to reboot during setup NEW! IIS and Mail in-place migration
Available from Service Providers	Plesk server administrator is available pre-installed on dedicated and private servers from industry-leading service and hardware providers around the world	Plesk 8 for Windows is available pre-installed on dedicated and private servers from industry-leading service and hardware providers around the world
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Basic and Advanced Customization Tools
Detail	Linux/Unix	Windows
Brand Identity	Upload individual logos to establish and strengthen the brand presence of you and your resellers. Also it's allowed to create skin with your own logos and branding colors or fonts
Interface customization	NEW! Create multiple customized Desktop presets NEW! Remove unwanted buttons and controls from control panel screens and create multiple Interface templates containing such customizations
Custom Skins	Customize your control panel look and feel, including logo placement, colors, navigation, icons, fonts and more using common CSS styles
Easy Add-Ons	Integrate with complementary solutions from Plesk, SWsoft, as well as third-party providers
Scripting Support	Build new custom solutions using extensive command line interface tools and our new "Event Manager" and "Action Log" features
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Plesk Features