Important: Help Needed

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by LuckySe7en, Sep 21, 2008.

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    I just purchased a new dedi box from SoftLayer, and at the moment I need to set it up so that I can offer (shared) hosting from another site of mine that comes pre-configured with various packages. It is extremely important that when users first get their account, the immediately have access to all of these extra features with a minimum amount of work involved.

    What kind of work would a job like this entail, and how much would it cost?
     
    LuckySe7en, Sep 21, 2008 IP
  2. jliu

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    Setup management software such as WHMCS on your other site and have it configured to create accounts on your new dedicated server. You can get a WHMCS license from licensepal.com for cheap.
     
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  3. LuckySe7en

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    will that allow me to have custom software pre-installed on these hosting accounts as well?
     
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  4. The Universes

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    No, it wont. Even if the script is in Fantastico, its not possible.
    Do you have a single custom script that you want installed on every new user account? You could write a shell script to do this.
     
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  5. LuckySe7en

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    That's more along the lines of what I was thinking would need to be done. At the moment my knowledge of the Linux shell and bash scripting extends to only the most basic SSH, so I will need to hire someone who can do this.

    Is this something you might be capable of doing? Also, if not, would a service like http://www.seeksadmin.com be able to?
     
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  6. nimhost

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    i have owned license of whmcs but didn't use it

    if you want you can buy it for only $300
    the price on the official site is $324.95

    if we agree i will give you the login for whmcs member area

    also you will need hosting control panel and i recommend cPanel and Fantastico if you want to offer pre-installed script :)
     
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  7. LuckySe7en

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    well the thing is, I know that cPanel can offer pre-configured scripts and all that, but everyone I have consulted with has stated that for what I am trying to do, it is impossible. In order to set it up so that each user has the application that I want them to have and be able to secure this is something that will apparently take more work, and have to be a custom job.
     
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  8. nimhost

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    you can do it by using Fantastico :)
    if you need help, i can help you since i'm the one who setup the servers for NIMHOST
     
    nimhost, Sep 21, 2008 IP