The host that I'm considering has Red Hat Linux architecture and uses Direct Admin as a CP. Now, I know CP panel and AWStats are the most popular, but I'd like to hear about experiences using hosts with these features. Anything particularly bug you? Any limitations vs. Cpanel? How do you feel about the stats you get from webalizer? Is that the one that just gives you the last 10 IPs and visits? Just want to know what to expect, I doubt it will change my mind much, as I like the host for other reasons.
If you like awstats, you can install awstats on DA server too. We have done it multiple times for our customers
I probably will install AWStats, what I want to know is whether I'll have to. I don't want to wait to see if I'm getting accurate enough stats, I want to know in advance if I really need AWSTATS. @gate2Vn, I see this is your area of expertise. Can you answer my question about CPanel features DirectAdmin lacks? There is no Fantastico, for example, is that correct? What kind of one-click installs will work? What about MySQL management and backup? And how difficult is it to learn? For example, I've heard that H-Sphere is full-featured but has a learning curve. In other words, how much time will I need to familiarize myself with this CP before depending on it for day-to-day management?
- There is Installatron on DA (it also can run on cPanel) with the same functions with Fantastico. - You can backup/restore mySQL within DA - Difficult? You will see it's even easier than cPanel. If you are not familiar with, you can check out our DirectAdmin tutorials - features lacked. Well... for me and our users, we don't see much different. Try yourself at DirectAdmin demo We started with cPanel, but since moving to DA, it's much better. Running more stable, using less memory, and John is always there to answer our emails. Not like cPanel staff, they messed up one of my boxes before.
Thanks for the link, Wisdomtool! That helped answer a lot of my questions. And gate2vn as well, you've set my mind at ease about this. Green for the two of you.