SWsoft
Announces Availability of Plesk 7.5 for Windows Control
Panel [February 23, 2005]
Major
Upgrade Offers Enhanced Interface, ASP.NET Starter Pack,
Automated Key Update, Web-based Installation, Integrated
SiteBuilder and Much More
Herndon, VA — February 23, 2005
– Today, SWsoft, the established leader in hosting
automation and server virtualization software, launched
Plesk 7.5 for Windows. Plesk for Windows is the control
panel of choice for a broad array of US and international
hosting providers that offer shared, virtual private
server (VPS), dedicated and managed service offerings.
“Plesk 7.5 for Windows is by far
the most integrated and flexible Windows control panel
that SWsoft has developed to date,” said Travis
Schaffner, CTO, FastServers.net . “SWsoft takes
server management to a new level by providing expanded
applications and tools that add significant new value
to our dedicated Windows hosting business.”
“Our engineers have been working
very hard to create the industry’s most powerful,
reliable and easy-to-use control panel for the Windows
platform,” said Serguei Beloussov, CEO, SWsoft.
“Plesk 7.5 for Windows delivers on this commitment
by offering strong native support of Microsoft technologies
and over 50 new useful capabilities including complete
integration with SiteBuilder.”
“SWsoft continues to ensure high
levels of Microsoft technology integration and support
for hosting providers and their customers,” said
Pascal Martin, general manager for Hosting Solutions
at Microsoft Corp. “The new Plesk 7.5 for Windows
is a perfect example with its advanced IIS, updated
ASP.NET support, and many additional capabilities for
Windows-based hosting.”
A Global Standard for Windows Control
Panels
Windows hosting is the fastest-growing opportunity in
the hosting market today. The unparalleled security,
performance and completeness of Plesk 7.5 for Windows
are complemented by a redesigned interface that provides
the same look and feel as Windows XP for instant familiarity
with users.
Plesk 7.5 for Windows is fully customizable
and installs all applications necessary for offering
and managing virtually any hosting service. Plesk provides
a secure control panel that offers one-stop server management
and includes a complete Application Vault with AntiSpam,
AntiVirus, SiteBuilder, eCommerce, Firewall Management,
Auto Update, Backup and more.
Important new features in Plesk 7.5
for Windows:
• Retooled Plesk Interface – Redesigned
cleaner and easier to use with new “XP Reloaded”,
“XP Reloaded Compact”, “Agua”,
and “Nature” skins and option for users
to create their own skins and manage them in the browser-based
interface.
• Automated Key Update – Update your license
directly from your Plesk software immediately upon upgrading.
Administrators can receive the status of their license
keys with the touch of a button and update them directly
from the Plesk interface.
• International Domain Names – Complete
support for the International Domain Naming conventions
and their characters. Plesk new UTF-8 interface redesign
will fully recognize characters from any native language
of the user’s choice.
• ASP.NET Starter Pack – New ASP.NET Starter
Pack includes the following ASP.NET customizable applications
deployed through a wizard-like interface: Dynamic Portal,
eCommerce Storefront, User Community, Data Reporting,
Time Tracker and Resource Tracking.
• Web-Based Installation – Download a small
executable and required components, check for updated
setup version, download setup file(s), run setup and
optionally install updates.
• Microsoft DNS Server Support – Ability
to use Microsoft Native DNS server instead of Bind.
Microsoft DNS is the default now, unless the user has
specifically chosen to install and run Bind.
• Web Server Manager – File Manager-like
interface with the controls similar to IIS Manager
capabilities (per-directory settings, creating virtual
directories, changing default documents).
• SiteBuilder – Attractive add-on option
to install and use a powerful server solution for easily
creating and managing websites with a browser-based
WYSIWYG editor.
Pricing and Availability
Plesk 7.5 for Windows is currently available for purchase
or lease at
http://www.sw-soft.com/en/products/plesk75win/. Pricing
starts as low as $99 for a single server purchase or
$19.99/month for a single server lease.
About
SWsoft
SWsoft is the recognized leader in automation and server
virtualization software for hosting service companies,
communications providers, and enterprises. The company
powers more than 80,000 servers for customers in over
100 countries. SWsoft’s products deliver industry-leading
performance, stability and manageability for its customers
to increase utilization of their limited IT resources.
Headquartered in Herndon, VA, with offices around the
world; SWsoft is a privately held, profitable company,
offering comprehensive solutions including: Plesk, Virtuozzo,
PEM, HSPcomplete and SiteBuilder. For more information
about SWsoft, visit www.sw-soft.com.
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