Hello, I am currently running an AWS EC2 instance with cPanel installed on it. My server has 2 MySQL databases (one for WordPress and the other for a separate app), there is also another separate PHP website hosted on it.
The cPanel setup is used to manage everything - both the MySQL databases, the PHP code, and all other file management on the server (including WordPress files).
I want to move to Webmin, but I don't want to start a new server and migrate from the existing server. Rather I just want to uninstall cPanel and then install Webmin. Everything from cPanel should be migrated to Webmin though.
Is this at all possible? A screenshot of my existing cPanel server info is attached.
What you relly need to consider is Virtualmin+Webmin. Migration is possible and should work more or the less flawlessly.
However, Virtualmin should be installed using install script on clean system only. If you advanced Linux user you could migrate easily (but very time consuming) without starting new server.
My advice, just go with Virtualmin and clean server. You should probably get Virtualmin Pro version, which is also relatively cheap and includes basic support, where you would be able to get answers for Virtualmin related questions, if couldn't find those on the web already.
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Thanks Ilia for the detailed response, I'm checking the Virtualmin Pro versions.
I only have 1 domain and I use WordPress , MySQL and some PHP site code, its for a new startup business which is small right now.
Will the free version GPL match my needs or should I atleast get the $6 / month version? Or would you recommend one of the other plans that have a higher monthly charge?
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GPL would fit your needs and there is an installer for WordPress as well. You can always upgrade GPL to Pro just by entering your purchased license details on UI, without any extra work, in the future, if you wish.
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Hello, I am currently running an AWS EC2 instance with cPanel installed on it. My server has 2 MySQL databases (one for WordPress and the other for a separate app), there is also another separate PHP website hosted on it.
The cPanel setup is used to manage everything - both the MySQL databases, the PHP code, and all other file management on the server (including WordPress files).
I want to move to Webmin, but I don't want to start a new server and migrate from the existing server. Rather I just want to uninstall cPanel and then install Webmin. Everything from cPanel should be migrated to Webmin though.
Is this at all possible? A screenshot of my existing cPanel server info is attached.
I read on the following site that WebMin with Authentic Theme is the best free alternative to cPanel, therefore I want to migrate to Webmin: https://blog.ssdnodes.com/blog/cpanel-alternatives-vps/
Any guidance appreciated :)
Hi,
Thank you for considering choosing Webmin.
What you relly need to consider is Virtualmin+Webmin. Migration is possible and should work more or the less flawlessly.
However, Virtualmin should be installed using install script on clean system only. If you advanced Linux user you could migrate easily (but very time consuming) without starting new server.
My advice, just go with Virtualmin and clean server. You should probably get Virtualmin Pro version, which is also relatively cheap and includes basic support, where you would be able to get answers for Virtualmin related questions, if couldn't find those on the web already.
Thanks Ilia for the detailed response, I'm checking the Virtualmin Pro versions.
I only have 1 domain and I use WordPress , MySQL and some PHP site code, its for a new startup business which is small right now.
Will the free version GPL match my needs or should I atleast get the $6 / month version? Or would you recommend one of the other plans that have a higher monthly charge?
GPL would fit your needs and there is an installer for WordPress as well. You can always upgrade GPL to Pro just by entering your purchased license details on UI, without any extra work, in the future, if you wish.
Excellent, thank you for the guidance!
Some challenges logging in the first time, but managed to get it done :)
Last edit: Zeeshan Khan 2020-02-18