DirectAdmin Version 2 - Discussion, ideas, opinions and anything else!

I am hoping for more features for end-users.

little things like hotlinking prevention etc would do wonder for the less technical-literated clients.
 
To be perfectly honest and blunt, the best move possibly at this point would be the clustering capabilities.

I'd like the DA guys to ask us as their customers what it is we actually would feel would be technically the best direction for this functionality.

Paul
 
1. DNS Clustering then email, mysql clustering.

2. Email user panel so that each email user can control their vacation messages, passwords, Spam and Virus control, etc

3. Making things like Spam Assasin Interface and Webalizer plugins so that they can be turned off for certain packages.

4. A Custom Category interface so that we can add some info or tools to the control panel.

5. Replace header and footer interface for Admins and Resellers.

3 -5 should be easy enough to do :)
 
when setting up user accounts allow dns to be disabled completely for domain so if using different nameservers elsewhere nothing conflicts.

allow multiple accounts for 1 domain.

expiry date function on account.
 
Chrysalis said:
when setting up user accounts allow dns to be disabled completely for domain so if using different nameservers elsewhere nothing conflicts.

allow multiple accounts for 1 domain.

expiry date function on account.
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If I'm understanding you correctly, this can already be done. You can remove dns control from the user but there must be some type of dns record on the server whether or not there is a 3rd party dns managing it for internal server operation.
 
It is not necessary to remove DNS completely from the server, but it is necessary that if it be left on the server that it contain the same records as the authoritative server.

In fact there is one benefit to having DNS records on the server, and that is that if there are DNS records on the server you won't be able to accidentally create the same domain twice.

But I'll repeat for emphasis: If you have DNS on the server it must be the same, and include all the records, as the authoritative DNS hosted elsewhere.

Jeff
 
jlasman said:
But I'll repeat for emphasis: If you have DNS on the server it must be the same, and include all the records, as the authoritative DNS hosted elsewhere.

Jeff
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thats why I think it would be nice that it isnt required, as it is a hassle and if it doesnt match it causes problems.

I do host most of the domains on the server but for various reasons there are a few domains that I host on another server.
 
overhosted said:
I would like to see, a dropdown box in the preferences menu, where users and admins etc. can choose their language.
Example

a user would have the choice:
-english
-french
-dutch

So you don't have to upload 3 skins in different languages.

Oh, and that idea of custom userlevels is also a good idea..

And the multiserver thing :)

Thanks

Kevin
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and new version php
tomcat jsp
postgressql
 
1 - End User Panel - What we would like to see is an 'End User' Panel so that people (not admins) can change their own vacation messages, passwords (yes i know this one can be done already) etc.

2 - Integrated Help - Integrated help manual rather than linking out to site-helper.com.

3 - API for Synchroning email address / contact information with 3rd Party Systems such as Whois.Cart - Would be a nice feature to have so that developers of whois.cart etc could integrate better with DA. For example if and when the user decides to change their admin email address in DA give option to user to update 'Billing account' as well and perhaps vice versa if user changes contact info in Whois.cart could update DA account ???? etc. Please note I am using Whois.cart as an example as that is what we currently us, such functionality could be for any payment system, modernbill etc.

4 - Custom Links Manager - Instead of having to modify skins etc it would be nice if there was some sort of links manager in Admin which could enable admins to add custom links to their users panel such as a link to their web forum like vBulletin or links to the customer billing account such as whois.cart etc. The Installatron plug-in does this as once installed it appears as a link in 'Advanced Features'. So perhaps we need a Links Manager Plug-in or something. Sure would be handy so no need to get into skin customisations (handy for the novices and admins that are too busy to develop custom skins and buy and maintain 3rd party skins).

Thats my 2p for now.




Neil :D
 
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I would like to see included Spamassassin and Clamd AntiVirus support.

This would be an advantage compared to Plesk, Ensim and cPanel. It might cause some difficulties in the beginning, but it could really mean a drastic increasement in the popularity of DirectAdmin.

Also updating PHP, MySQL, Apache and phpMyAdmin in the panel would be nice.
 
Spamassasin is included, just not anti-virus.

Personally I don't like the idea of DA updating applications such as apache etc through it. That should remain a tech job in my opinion. You have to draw the line somewhere otherwise you would become in essence a windows web based operating system using a different OS as a backend:p

My opinion.....
 
I like how directadmin is right now. My main fuss is no antivirus built into the system.

I would like to see ClamAV integrated into the system. Have it scan user's files (nightly) and email for viruses. Have it email the user/admin if a virus is found in their home directory.

I would like DirectAdmin to integrate some type of IDS (as a plugin) to check messages and secure logs for hack attempts. Then deny those IPs access (10 or more failed logins in 24 hours) to the server and email the admin.

I would like DirectAdmin to scan for rootkits (chkrootkit) and email the admin if anything is detected.

I would like DirectAdmin to be able to run the build all script without any prompt from the user. Kind like a switch [./build -y] to say yes to recompile everything. So the system could somehow detect that it's time to upgrade and do it automatically if it is needed.

I think it would be smart to allow hosting companies to setup a main server that downloads updates from DA directly, and then serves those files to all other servers on the local network. This would ease traffic for DA and improve the time it takes to download updates.
 
I did not ask for cpanel. I asked for some features to be added to directadmin that are based on existing free software.
 
Just to add my 2 cents here.. I know a few of these have already been mentioned, so just add my vote on to them :)

1) ClamAV - It doesn't even have to be integrated, but something like /usr/local/directadmin/scripts/clamav.sh would be nice to get it installed and working quickly.

2) Web based rebuild of Apache. In the current format I think just an option to "rebuild default Apache" would work out. It would essentially just run "./build update && ./build all" via the task queue. At least this will help make sure servers are secure.

3) Easier migration of accounts between servers (especially other control panels). When customers switch their hosting to my company, migrating the sites is time consuming, I know I might get bashed for asking for a cPanel feature, but cPanel has this dead on. Being able to easily migrate from cPanel would be nice, I think we'd see conversion rates soar :) I know scripts exist to copy backups, but i'm talking enter in the hostname and password and it takes care of everything so it's easy for the server owner to do.
 
Oh, how did I forget one of the most requested...

4) E-Mail user control panel - I know there are some solutions. But the user should just be able to login to the main login page and change password, manage autoresponders, forwards, and spam settings/filters. I've had quite a few people switch from DA after they realized this feature didn't exist... pretty much every other panel includes this basic functionality.
 
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