Overview of ispmanager – VDS/VPS Control Panel on Linux

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Overview of ispmanager – VDS/VPS Control Panel on Linux

09.01.2023, 00:10

In this article, we will analyze the ispmanager website and web server control panel: let's see how it can be useful and what to consider when working with it. The panel has an extensive list of features, but we will focus on the most basic ones. We will also look at the interface, analyze how the versions of the panel differ and what information support ispmanager users can get.

Interface

The ispmanager interface is easy to understand. On the left side is the main menu, from which you can go to the desired settings: create a website, record on a DNS server, manage a file manager. The panel supports Russian, English and Italian languages, which is very convenient. There is user rights management: you can create an account for each and individually configure the rights.

Ispmanager is especially convenient if you don't want to spend a lot of time working in the console — all the settings for the normal operation of the web server have already been thought out, and they can be set in the panel.

ispmanager dashboard with basic information about the system and server, completed tasks, visits

The main features of the ispmanager panel

Ispmanager is a commercial panel for a Linux—based web server. It allows you to create websites, mail, databases and work with them.

Creating websites. This includes connecting the domain, configuring PHP and Node.js installing an SSL certificate, installing a CMS, or creating a website using the constructor.

Advanced settings when creating a website

Works with PHP. Ispmanager greatly simplifies working with PHP: there is support for different modes and alternative versions for each host, extensions, Composer package manager.

Node.js. The panel supports Node.js: you can install different versions and differentiate applications between users.

DNS server. The panel has its own DNS server, as well as the ability to connect external ones. To protect against phishing, support is provided for DNSSEC — an extension that creates a unique digital signature for NS records.

Managing DNS records in ispmanager

Mail domains. Ispmanager supports mail server management in your own home. There is a transition to the Roundcube mail client and a lot of tools to protect against spam and viruses: blacklists, analysis of email headers, blocking by behavior, etc.

Databases. Database servers can be created directly from ispmanager. MySQL, MariaDB, PerconaServer, PostgreSQL are supported. At the same time, you can install your own version of the DBMS for each site and configure user access rights to the database.

SSL certificates. A nice advantage of ispmanager is the support of free SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt. They are automatically installed and extended. In addition, you can add any paid certificates to the site.

File manager and FTP. The panel has its own built-in file manager with a code editor, and in addition, you can manage FTP access: create users and grant rights.

A file manager with a built-in code editor in ispmanager

Backups. Ispmanager makes backups of user data. It supports storing backups directly on the server and in external storage, including cloud storage.

Modules in ispmanager

In addition to the basic tools, of which there are many in ispmanager, it is possible to connect additional modules that improve functionality. There are paid and free ones among them.

Dr.Web is an antivirus module for websites. Scans the system, finds and eliminates threats. The module is paid, but if you connect it before February 1, then you can get a month of use as a gift.

DDoS-guard is a paid module for DDoS protection. It works on the principle of a reverse proxy server: it passes all traffic through a network of servers and filters harmful traffic. In addition to protecting itself from attacks, the module can work as a CDN (content delivery network), speeding up the loading of images, videos and other media content.

Softaculous is a tool for installing web applications. The module itself is free, but there are paid scripts. The library includes more than 400 scripts and CMS. Through Softaculous, they can not only be installed, but also automatically updated, which is very important for the security and performance of the site.

Site.Pro is a popular module in ispmanager for quickly creating a website based on the constructor. ispmanager has a free version, and it is already possible to make a beautiful information site based on one of dozens of templates.

What is the difference between different types of ispmanager: lite, pro, host, business

The ispmanager panel comes in several versions.

Ispmanager business is designed for shared hosting. The main difference from other versions is the ability to manage a server cluster. Ispmanager business is often chosen by hosting providers or companies that run many web projects.

Lite, pro, host are the most popular versions of ispmanager. Any of them can be deployed on a single VDS/VPS or dedic. The ispmanager lite, pro and host versions differ among themselves in the number of sites that you can create in the panel.

To make it easier to compare, we have prepared a table for you, where we have collected the panel differences.

Differences between versions of the ispmanager panel

Lite

Pro

Host

Business

To install on a single machine and manage a web server

For cluster management and shared hosting

Up to 10 domains

Up to 50 domains

Unlimited number of domains

About the ispmanager developer company

Ispmanager is one of the most popular panels in Russia, in addition, it is also used abroad. The development is carried out by the Russian company ispmanager. The panel has a long eighteen-year history. The first version — ispmanager 4 – was released in 2005. In 2021, ispmanager 6 was released and at the moment this version is relevant. The software is accredited in the Unified Register of Domestic Software.

About the release of updates

Updates in ispmanager are released every two weeks. All new features first appear in the beta branch, then after additional testing — in the stable. The product has an open roadmap — you can see which features are planned for release and vote for them.

About guides and documentation

ispmanager has complete documentation in Russian and English. In addition, since the panel is popular, it is easy to find information about it on the web. There is also an official Telegram community where you can ask questions to other users and developers.

How to buy ispmanager on VDS from PQ with a discount?

When buying any server from PQ hosting, you get ispmanager for free for a whole month! The promotion is valid from December 27, 2022 to February 15, 2023 using the ispmanager promo code.