Plesk Features
Hosting Management (18)
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Storage Limits
Clear and pre-determined storage limits are associated with a hosting plan, and storage limits can be expanded if normal site usage is exceeded.
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Bandwidth Allowance
Hosting providers outline the amount of data that you and your visitors are able to cumulatively upload and download over a given period of time. Pay for additional bandwidth as needed to accommodate web traffic.
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Email Hosting
Manage email accounts associated with web domains through a built-in or third-party email interface. Support is provided for POP3 and IMAP email systems.
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Control Panel Integration
Integrate hosting plans with either open-source or proprietary web hosting control panels in order to use a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates access to additional web hosting management features.
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CMS Support
Providers allow for a variety of content management systems to be used when managing websites. Support is offered for "one-click" or rapid installations of CMS tools.
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Web Framework Support
The website hosting provider offers support for a variety of server-side coding languages, as well as multiple versions of the web frameworks.
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E-Commerce Integration
Install e-commerce tools, such as shopping carts, into your website. Certain e-commerce integrations may incur an additional fee.
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File Management
Access and management of files through FTP, .htaccess, and shell access is provided to users.
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Database Support
Support is provided for a variety of database types, including MySQL, PostsgreSQL, SQL Server, and more. Choose from these and manage your database within the control panel associated with your hosting plan.
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Security Tools
Site backup, spam detection, firewalls, malware detection tools, and other security features are offered within the hosting plan.
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Third-Party Integration
Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features
CMS Integration
Integration with content management software
Website Hosting
Publishing and managing websites across the internet.
Configuration Management
Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Development (10)
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Application Deployment
Provides tools for building, deploying, or integrating source code into hosted application.
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Custom Development
Development of custom software, web apps, mobile apps, etc.
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Development Environment
Provides tools for sharing code, tracking progress, and shipping software.
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Multiple Programming Languages Supported
Run stored procedures and queries in multiple programming languages, such as JSON, Java, Python, Ruby, Perl, and SQL
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Testing
Tests the functionality of a software application. Detects and diagnoses issues in application.
Integrated Development Environment
An application for source code editing, compiling, and debugging
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Agile Methodologies
Iterative project Management approach that involves technologies such as Kanban, Scrum, XP, APF, XPM and more
Software Development
Development of software programs
Database (14)
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Database Management
Lets developers manage database services. Provides support for different types of databases and integration methods.
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Analytics
Lets users analyze deployment, user, storage, and business metrics.
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Backup / Recovery
Stores versions of application and data or incrementally backs up data.
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Storage
Provides scalable cloud storage for different forms of data. Store analytics and records for reporting.
Project Management
Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Design Management
Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal
Lifecycle Management
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle, from initial setup/development to deployment and maintenance
Deployment Management
Manage the processes involved when making the application ready for use
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
HR Management
Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Infrastructure (4)
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Networking
Allows users to provision networks, deliver content, balance loads, and manage traffic.
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Virtual Machines
Provides virtual networks and operating systems.
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Security
Secures applications, encrypt data, and manage identities.
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Functionality (6)
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Deployment-Ready Staging
Maintain, or facilitate maintenance of, tested and approved code in a deployment-ready state for manual pushes to production.
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Integration
Integrate with other development and testing software, such as continuous integration or test automation tools.
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Extensible
Plug-in capable for added resources, features, and functions within the product itself.
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Developer Tools
Provide developer-focused tools for website creation and maintenance.
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Automation
Automate repetitive web development processes.
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Website Staging
Offer staging and other pre-production environments for web development.
Management (6)
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Processes and Workflow
Designate the necessary tasks and workflows for a team's unique development cycle.
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Reporting
Generate visual dashboards and reports around development cycle progress.
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Automation
Automate repository detection, version control, testing, and more.
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Web Content Dedication
Provide web-dedicated content management capabilities.
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Website Hosting
Provides website hosting capabilities.
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Role-Based Permissions
Dictate user access and permissions based on organizational role.
Support (9)
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CMS Variety
Support traditional and headless CMS.
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Multi-CMS Support
Support several CMS through a single platform.
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Compliance
Offer or foster security compliance capabilities, e.g., SOC 2.
Scalability
Offers reseller hosting accounts that are quickly scalable to expand as the organization's client list grows.
Backup and restoration
Offers restoration of cPanel or reseller accounts from existing backup archives
cPanel Management
Offers easy management and control over the resold hosting packages and also offers metrics and measurements for maintaining service levels and managing issues before they arise.
Domain Reseller Account Support
Offers domain reseller account with variety of domain names to register.
Fully Managed Service
Offers an experienced team of system administrators to handle all server maintenance and security requirements.
IP Addresses Support
Offers unlimited number of IP Addresses to add to the number of websites that the organization wants to host on each address.
Data Management (5)
Data Redundancy
Supports duplication of application or the system in order to improve system reliability.
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Server Management
Supports management of web and application servers.
Version and Profile Support
Offers profile support for Jakarta EE(Java EE), MicroProfile versions.
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Web-based frameworks
Offers support for web-based frameworks such as Google Web Toolkit, Spring, Angular JS among several others.
Data exchange
Continous data exchange between application server and client applications.
User Features (3)
Centralized offering
Supports single pane of view dashboard for visibility across applications, containers, workloads.
Security updates
Easy deployment of application patches or security updates via the application server.
Real-time visibility
Supports real-time visibility (a complete and clear view) of application deployment and application awareness.
Modernization (4)
Cloud deployment
Supports management capabilities to help users on their application modernization journey be it public, private or even hybrid clouds.
Microservices development
Developers can use APIs to build and deploy microservices-based applications.
On-premises support
Provides analysis on on-premises workloads for users on their modernization journey.
Modular architecture
Improved performance and dlexibility of modern application environments due to modular architecture and services-driven components.
Customization (4)
Custom DNS name servers
Offers custom DNS name server option to allow hiding of the provider's name as source & increasing customer's privacy.
Self branding
Allows the customer to add their own branding and sell the hosting package as their own offering.
Bandwidth support
Allows customers to easily set their own bandwidths for each resold account.
Flexible hosting plans
Allows setting up of flexible hosting including WordPress hosting, SSD hosting or whichever type of package best fits the organization's needs.
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting (4)
Caching
Provides caching features to ensure the website is fast and there is no latency.
Intuitive Control Panel
Offers user-friendly control panels or dashboards for easy management and monitoring of hosting environments, improving efficiency and user experience for administrators.
Opering System
Offers flexibility in terms of the operating systems they support, allowing clients to choose between different operating systems such as Linux or Windows.
Server Redundancy
Offers a site backup to take over the existing server if it becomes redundant.
Support - Cloud Web Hosting (4)
Free SSL
Offers free Secure Sockets Layers (SSL) certificate to ensure maximum security of web traffic and sensitive data.
Auto-scaling
Allows automatic scaling of server resources based on web traffic as and when required.
Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting
Offers flexible pricing model to match the amount of resources used in the event of surge and dip in traffic levels.
Support
Provides 24/7 technical assistance to resolve technical issues, network, security and server performance concerns.
Security - Cloud Web Hosting (3)
Compliance and Certifications
Adheres to industry-specific compliance standards and obtain certifications such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 to ensure the security and privacy of clients' data.
Backup
Provides automated backups on a daily basis to ensure protection of files and databases.
Data Security
Implements robust security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access, advanced firewalls and more to safeguard data.
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server (5)
AI Application Scaling
Determine optimal scaling strategies using AI algorithms to ensure application responsiveness under varying loads.
AI Error Prediction
Predicts potential coding errors during the development phase to prevent future bugs.
Intelligent Resource Forecasting
Analyzes historical data using AI to forecast resource needs and optimize allocation without manual intervention.
AI Anomaly Detection
Utilizes advanced AI algorithms to detect anomalies in server operations that could indicate security or performance issues.
AI Intrusion Detection
Monitors network traffic using AI to identify and respond to unauthorized access attempts in real-time.
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS) (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Application Server (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Additional Functionality (51)
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Customizable Forms
Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Cloud Computing
A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Web Forms
Web form that allows users to enter data that is sent and processed for different reasons
Inventory Tracking
Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items
ERP integration
Integrate with existing ERP systems
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Data Connectors
Connect to big data sources
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Graphical User Interface
A visual way of interacting with an application or operating system using items such as windows, icons, and menus
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
For Developers
For the intention to be used by developers
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Virtual Server
Creates a virtual server that replicates all the functionalities of a dedicated physical server
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Mail Server Monitoring
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Resource Optimization
Reallocate existing resources to better utilize capacity
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Control Panel
Centralized portal to help users host and manage multiple websites and resources.
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Backup and Recovery
Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data
Uptime Reporting
Track the availability time for a designated network or website over a given period of time
Bandwidth Monitoring
Measure the actual bandwidth available on a local network (LAN or WiFi)
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Resource Allocation & Planning
Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Load Balancing
Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient
Dedicated Virtual Resources
Offers dedicated resources like RAM, CPU, bandwidth, and storage for managing hosting, software installation, and other operations.
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