Is a cPanel Dedicated Server right for me?

Significance of cPanel:

The cPanel essentially is a control panel system that hosts data on the web. This system is installed on, what is known as, a ‘dedicated’ server. There are essentially two sides to this cPanel dedicated server system:

1. On the one hand there is the Web Host Manager or the WHM for whose who host the content on the web: the function of the WHM is basically to insure that the functions of the system and control panel are performed safely through the right interface. It also helps in easy administration of the hosting accounts and the reseller accounts. The good part about this is, however, the WHM does not require performing functions like manually set up user accounts, deal with their passwords and inbox, etc.
2. And on the other end is end user who uses the cPanel: it is the end user who ultimately uses the cPanel which allows them the liberty to administer everything on their own account, creating accounts, elimination accounts, clearing emails, etc.

Receiving a cPanel server:

Not all dedicated servers purchased or leased through server providers come with a cPanel system. However, while looking out for a server to purchase, one must necessarily go for a cPanel dedicated server. If cPanel is purchased with the server, there are chances of gaining a good discount on it. BurstNet and LiquidWeb are the two popular cPanel partner Network Operating Centers. The cPanel can, however, be run on Linux.

Using the cPanel dedicated server:

The cPanel dedicated server would require to be initialized before one can start off with the publicity and client servicing bit. The following steps would give you an idea of how to go about the initialization:

1. Name servers must be set up.
2. Server protection must be gained by tuning security settings.
3. Verification for effective operation of all services must be done regularly.
4. Ad-on scripts to forward to clients may be included.
5. Security scripts can also be included.

Miscellaneous to keep in mind:

It must be remembered that cPanel does not have any billing service. One has to physically register clients and deal with their payments manually, using an external service provider.