- Unix based web hosting control panel
- provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site
- utilizes a 3 tier structure that provides capabilities for administrators, resellers, and end-user website owners to control the various aspects of website and server administration through a standard web browser
- GUI interface
- command line and API-based access that allows third party software vendors, web hosting organizations, and developers to automate standard system administration processes
- functionS either as a dedicated server or virtual private server
- latest cPanel version supports installation on CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and CloudLinux
- cPanel 11.30 is the last major version to support FreeBSD
- Application-based support includes:
- Apache
- PHP
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Perl
- BIND (DNS)
- Email based support services include:
- Commonly accessed on port 2082, with an SSL-secured server operating on port 2083
- Once installed, cPanel cannot be removed
- Server must be formatted, and the operating system reinstalled
- Should only be installed on a freshly installed operating system with minimal prior configuration
BlueHost
- Established 1986
- Client base of 1,000,000
- 24/7 support: toll-free phone, email and live chat
- Inexpensive
- Company promises average tech support hold times of less than 30 seconds
- 75 installation scripts at hand
Cons
- CPU overage thotttling, with no way to pay for more CPU usage
Cost
- Monthly fee: $6.95 per month
- Setup fee: $0
Operating Systems
Space / Bandwidth
- unlimited / unlimited
- Unlimited Subdomains Features / Software
Popularity
- Sales Index: Very High
- Google PageRank: 8/10
- Alexa Traffic Rank: 393
Hosting Performance
- Uptime: 99.90%
- Avg. Response Time: 38 ms
Office(s)
- Bluehost Inc.
- 1958 South 950 East
- Provo, UT 84606
Contact
- BlueHost Sales: Phone: 1(801) 765-9400
- BlueHost Support: Phone: 1(801) 765-9400
Data Center Location(s)
- Carlsbad, California, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Orem, Utah, United States
- Provo, Utah, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Simi Valley, California, United States
- Westlake, Ohio, United States
