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What is Parallels Plesk Panel?

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Last Updated: November 10, 2010 9:39 AM

Parallels Plesk Panel is a server management control panel from Parallels, and is considered the industry standard in dedicated and shared single-server environments.

Parallels Plesk Panel provides a simple, convenient way to manage your server. Parallels Plesk Panel delivers the platform stability demanded by hosting service professionals while providing self-administration interfaces and end user access for mail-, domain-, reseller-, and server-level administration.

Parallels Plesk Panel is an additional feature that you can add when purchasing your server or any time after. For more information, see Upgrading to Parallels Plesk Panel on Your Virtual Dedicated Server or Upgrading to Parallels Plesk Panel on Your Dedicated Server.

The following types of servers use Parallels Plesk Panel 9:

  • Linux virtual dedicated servers running CentOS purchased before November 4, 2010
  • Linux dedicated servers running CentOS
  • Windows virtual dedicated servers
  • Windows dedicated servers running Windows Server 2003 and 2008

The following types of servers use Parallels Plesk Panel 10:

  • Linux virtual dedicated servers running CentOS purchased after November 4, 2010

If you want to upgrade to Parallels Plesk Panel 10 from Parallels Plesk Panel 9, we recommend having an experienced administrator perform the upgrade to avoid potential complications affecting your server, websites, and software.