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:
POP3
IMAP
SMTP
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
