Here is a starting point. I got this from Gayle Swanepoel (from Idaya)
today. After a cursory review, it looks like the Windows GUI tools will
no longer work with ProVSD, and ProVSD has a dongle. Looks like ProVSD
is also available as an appliance. Other than that, they look awfully
familiar.
Dan
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freeVSD Version 1.4.10
======================
We are pleased to announce that the latest version of freeVSD, version
1.4.10 will be available for the first time as a complete distribution,
including the RedHat OS and many other applications. This package will
be available to purchase from the freeVSD website in the near future,
however we are now able to offer the package to all Early Adopters in
advance.
The freeVSD distribution is based on a secure, customised version of
Redhat 6.2, and provides the most reliable method of installing freeVSD
on 'bare metal'. The distribution may also be used to upgrade from any
previous version of freeVSD running on Redhat 6.2. Full instructions
are provided both in hard copy and on the disc, and the price includes
30 days web based installation support should you need it.
The distribution costs �99 +p&p (ex VAT), and includes the following:
On CD 1:
Customised RedHat 6.2 Installation (inc RedHat Errata)
freeVSD-1.4.10 (auto-installed, options below)
- freeVSD hosting server configuration
- freeVSD workstation configuration
- freeVSD dedicated nameserver configuration
- Custom freeVSD install
Complete back-catalogue of previous versions
Full documentation
On CD 2:
Pre-built skel (inc MySQL, PHP, Webalizer, phpMyAdmin, Majordomo)
Latest versions of remote admin tools (as of September 2001)
- VSDControl lite
- VSDClient lite
- VSDMail lite
ProVSD
=====================
ProVSD Overview
The ProVSD solution is available in two formats - as a Software Business
Pack (SBP), or as VSDAppliance. This product set provides a solution
for ISPs seeking a software-only solution, and ISPs looking for
pre-installed hardware and software solution - A pre-configured plug and
serve solution.
The ProVSD solutions for both products includes the following:
* ProVSD-1.5 (inc dongle & product code for 'unlock')
o Red Hat 7.1
o Reseller-ready with 1st copy of VSDControl control panel
o Create Virtual Private Servers and redistribute VSDClient
control panel
o Create Virtual Domains and redistribute VSDMail control panel
* Advanced skel, including
o Apache
o Sendmail
o Procmail
o MySQL
o PHP4
o PhpMyAdmin
o Webalizer
* VSDClient for VPS Owners (redistributable version)
o Users, quotas, permissions management
o Reboot VPS
o Apache management
o Sendmail management
o BIND management
o Virtual Mail management (VSDMail functions)
o Authentication management for VSDMail users
* VSDMail for Domain Owners (redistributable version)
o Full Virtual Mail management
o Create/delete/manage Mailboxes
o Change Mailbox Passwords
o Create/delete/manage Forwarders
o Create/delete/manage Autoresponders
* VSDControl for Server Owners (non-redistributable, single
machine license)
o 1 copy bundled with first ProVSD purchase
o Additional seats �500
o Create/delete/manage/reboot VPS
o Users, quotas, permissions management
o Reboot VPS
o Apache management
o Sendmail management
o BIND management
o Virtual Mail management (VSDMail functions)
o Authentication management for VSDClient users
Note: VSDControl, VSDClient and VSDMail will only work with licensed
ProVSD servers, and most importantly WILL NOT WORK with previously
installed freeVSD systems.
ProVSD Security, Licensing and Upgrade Mechanism
ProVSD is licensed through the use of a dongle and product code
combination. The dongle is a small terminating connector that occupies
one of the serial ports on the back of the server; without a dongle
present ProVSD will not function.
The customer will require a keyboard and monitor to complete the server
setup process, after which the server may be run in 'headless' mode.
Upgrading a server is as simple as entering a new product code supplied
for that server by Idaya. If the ISP owns many servers then they must
be upgraded individually. However we are willing to negotiate bulk
purchases of both the Software Business Pack (SBP) and the Virtual
Private Server Appliance (VPSA).
The following aspects of the server are restricted through the licensing
mechanism:
Virtual Private Servers
The maximum number of virtual servers on a system may be limited to any
number on a per server basis. The following tiers are available:
* 1 VPS
* 25 VPS
* 75 VPS
* 150 VPS
* >150 VPS
Virtual Domains
The maximum number of virtual domains on a system may be limited to any
number on a per server basis. The limit is enforced server-wide,
allowing virtual private servers to be assigned any number of virtual
domains within the overall quota. The following tiers are available:
* 1 VD
* 250 VD
* 750 VD
* 1500 VD
* >1500 VD
-----Original Message-----
From: Urivan Saaib [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 1:58 PM
That could be a very good start point. Let Idaya tell us what's the
difrerence in functionality between ProVSD and FreeVSD ...
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