Cpanel / WHM Tour

Integration

 

 

While cPanel and WHM provide a comprehensive set of tools for server administration automation, we understand the need for flexibility and integration of other services and software. New tools allow for easy integration.

 

cPanel Plugins

 

The new cPanel Plugins concept allows third party developers to integrate their software directly into the cPanel interface. You can add your custom icon directly into one of the existing menus in cPanel. This allows for easy installation across many systems.

 

Customizable cPanel Layouts

 

cPanel 11 is a CSS based layout which allows for infinite customization of the interface. With new UI command line utilities, you can edit colors, image display order, backgrounds, and much more!

 

WHM Plugins

 

WHM Plugins are programs that interact with WHM's functions, expand upon server automation, or work within WHM. cPanel 11 and WHM introduce the new XML API which allows third party software to easily integrate with WHM's extensive functionality. While this API is currently still being developed, it is opening the door way for super simple WHM integration.

 

Update Integration

 

While not new to cPanel 11, update integration allows for easy custom changes for systems that require modifications to core services or functionality. /scripts/postupcp can be created to be executed after a cPanel software update is run. Like wise /scripts/post:service:up can be used for services like exim, ftp, etc.

 

Module Installer

Developers need quick access to modules that can ehance their software, and web site owners need modules to use with existing software. cPanel 11 provides the ability to install Perl Modules, PHP PEARs and RubyGems directly through the interface. Not only will it install the modules, it handles dependancies for you. To make things even easier, code is provided to allow developers to use local includes for the modules without having to modify their path.

PHP Config

 

For those who develop in PHP or have specific PHP requirements, PHP configuration and PHP information sections have been added to WHM and cPanel respectively. Within in the new PHP Configuration Editor, server owners can simply modify a few select PHP options, or use advanced mode to customize PHP to a higher level. These modifications, or the default PHP configuration can be provided for users within cPanel so they can ensure their PHP software will work.

 

Ruby and Ruby on Rails support

 

cPanel 11 supports the up and coming Ruby on Rails framework for web application development. Simply run /scripts/installruby to install both Ruby and Ruby on Rails. RubyGems can then easily be added through WHM or cPanel. You'll be diving into web application development in no time.

 

Better OS Integration

 

Users can configure email accounts for Outlook, Outlook Express, and Mail.app by double-clicking an installation shortcut. Users can also configure their WebDisk on Mac, Windows, or Linux with a simple installer.