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eApps October 2014 Newsletter

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  YOUR APP HOSTING PROVIDER

 

Oct 2014

Newsletter

Newsletter

Control Panels

eApps offers 3 Leading Panels

 

Your time is valuable. For this reason we want you to have the tools you need to efficiently deploy sites and applications, and perform server administration tasks.

 

Since the launch of our first hosting service back in 1996 we have included a user interface for administering and configuring the service. Our Cloud hosting service continues that tradition. We provide a portal for account administration and common functions for the services we offer. At the server level, you have a choice of three outstanding control panels for site, application, user and server administration.

 

This newsletter highlights important news about each of the supported control panels.

  • ISPmanager by ISPsystem
  • Plesk by Parallels
  • cPanel/WHM by cPanel

ISPmanager 5

New & Improved Control Panel!

 

The ISPmanager Lite Control Panel is included at no extra charge with selected Linux OS templates. We are pleased to announce that we now offer ISPmanager 5 Lite, the latest, and significanly improved, version of this popular control panel from ISPsystem. ISPmanager 5 has a very small resource footprint and does not override the server configuration files. We like to say it plays nice with the server. Another important advantage is that it runs on its own port. This means that even if HTTP is down, you can still access your server. Some of the most significant improvements are as follows. For a more complete list see our Press Release.

  • Site creation wizard – creation of web sites, mailboxes, and FTP users is quick and easy with the new wizard.
  • Revamped UI – the user interface results in faster navigation and improved ease of use.
  • More Power for Administrators – a major limitation of ISPmanager 4 was that administrators had to login as a user to perform certain user functions. Administrators can now directly perform user functions.
  • MySQL administration improvements – includes additional tools for database administration
  • Mail services improvements – Roundcube, an excellent web mail client, is now included. DKIM implementation is simplified.
  • Server administration improvements – key changes include firewall management, error log notifications, and the ability to view active TCP connections.

ISPmanager 5 Lite is available now, at no extra charge, in the eApps Create-A-Cloud® center for new Virtual Servers. Existing customers that want to upgrade to ISPmanager 5 should contact sales@eapps.com and we will be pleased to assist you.

Plesk 12

Major Upgrade for this Popular Control Panel

 

In June of this year, Parallels launched Plesk 12, the latest evolution of their widely used control panel. The developers made security a top priority and added a new tool set for WordPress. Plesk 12 now has four editions, tailored to different usage needs. Last but not least, eApps is pleased to pass on savings resulting from lower prices for Plesk on Virtual Servers. The key changes are as follows. For a more complete report see our blog article.

  • Plesk Editions – Four editions are now available – Web ADMIN, Web APP, Web PRO, and Web HOST. See our Plesk page for details on these editions.
  • Security – All Plesk editions now include Security Core* with ModSecurity Rules by Atomicorp, ServerShield™ by CloudFlare, and outbound SPAM control.
  • WordPress Toolkit – These tools simplify the daily tasks for managing and securing WordPress sites.

Plesk 12 is available now in the eApps Create-A-Cloud® center for new Virtual Servers. If you are presently using a version of Plesk prior to 12, we will be contacting you regarding upgrading to the latest version. If you have questions about Plesk12, contact sales@eapps.com.

 

cPanel/WHM Latest News

 

cPanel/WHM is one of the leading control panels for Linux servers. This is a full featured control panel for end users, site buiders, administrators, and hosting resellers. An unlimited number of domains is allowed with cPanel/WHM. On October 22, 2014, cPanel announced the availability of version 11.46 in the Current tier (pre-release), with the following improvements:

  • Localization and Support for 29 Languages – cPanel supports full translation of the interface and now includes 29 updated languages. This control panel truly offers “best in class” international support.
  • Security – New tools simplify the management of the ModSecurity application firewall.
  • Branding improvements - Options for customizing and branding Paper Lantern, the new user interface for cPanel/WHM, are now included.

The eApps deployment of cPanel/WHM is set by default to automatically update the version daily. The update for version 11.46 will occur once it is promoted from Current to Release tier status. For questions about cPanel/WHM, contact sales@eapps.com.

 

 New & Updated Apps

 

The following new & updated versions of applications are available in the eApps Repository:

  • Tomcat 8 – NEW!
  • PHP 5.4.32
  • Tomcat 7.0.55
  • Tomcat 6.0.41

Let us know how we are doing!

 

We learn from our customers every day. We welcome your feedback!!! Send us an Email!


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IN THIS ISSUE

 

Control Panels - eApps offers 3 Leading Panels

ISPmanager 5 – New & Improved Control Panel!

Plesk 12 – Major Upgrade for this Popular Control Panel

cPanel/WHM - Latest News

New & Updated Apps

Developers Wanted! - for our Developer Partner Program

Latest Promotion - 50% OFF for First Three Months!

Our Techs Have Your Back! - Update on the ShellShock bug

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DEVELOPERS WANTED

 

We are seeking Developers to join our Developer Partner program. Our customers often need help with web application development. If your company has skills in the following areas contact sales@eapps.com and ask for an application.

  • Java, PHP
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Joomla, Drupal, WordPress
  • Windows

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LATEST PROMOTION

50% OFF!

First 3 Months

 

From now through November 30, 2014, get 50% OFF the first 3 months of a monthly server. Use code:

 

SPOOKY14

 

This offer is valid for new and existing customers, limit of one use per customer.

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Promotions are valid through November 30, 2014 and are not retroactive

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Our Techs have your Back!

 

Update on Shellshock

 

ShellShock, also known as Bashdoor, is a family of bugs in Bash shell which runs on nearly all Unix and Linux servers. The bugs could allow a hacker to gain control of the server. It is rated as a severe vulnerability.

 

The Shellshock exploit was disclosed on 24 Sept, 2014. Our Network Operations department was ready to respond to the threat immediately. Their first action was to implement security profiles in our network level detection and prevention systems to block attempts to exploit the vulnerability.

 

They then prepared and executed a plan to update all Linux servers on our network, including customer and internal eApps servers. This operation continued as variants of the bug were disclosed.

 

Many hosting companies simply informed their customers about the vulnerability with recommended actions. Our Network Operations department updated all servers to a secure version of Bash with no downtime, and no known compromises on our network!

 

 

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