[axxs-sysadmin] ISPConfig control panel

[Cameron Gregg]

Dave Fregon wrote:
> Was looking at opensource control panels, and at some stage will have a
> test of this one, which looks great!
> 
> http://www.ispconfig.com
> 
> sent to the list so I don't forget ;) Anyone had a look at this before?
> 
> Dave
> 

I had a quick look at the website a few weeks back. It looks good. have 
to test though.

This brings up the idea of getting a second box for axxs.org that has 
briefly been discussed in the past. From memory the idea is to get a new 
box setup with debian and an OS control panel, such as ISPConfig, and 
migrate everything across.

I'm in favour of that. Was also thinking about using xen or likewise 
virtual server product. We could then have several of our own virtual 
servers on the one box. This would mean we could segregate some 
applications that might blow out memory or the like. I've never used xen 
though, so its all new ground for me.

Since Netaxxs have paid for the current box in a one year payment, that 
leaves us 11 or so months to gather funds for this second box. It's 
about $2400 USD ... Dave, can you give us a URL to the hosting company 
currently used?

How to pay for a second box? Probably the best idea is for groups using 
axxs.org to start regular donations if they can afford it. Perhaps if we 
  can all get back to this list with a figure we can start to get an 
idea if this can all be done or not. Perhaps even a yearly donations 
drive to pay for another year of hosting? another aim of this would be 
to make axxs.org less dependent on netaxxs funding.


Also, Cat at lyst is going to be wanting to move lots of their projects 
over here as cat is restucturing, or disbanding...or something. this 
means a few more groups that can donate but it also means more server load.


what do you all think?

Cam