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    IBM Z Service Automation Suite

    N/AN/AA solution to automate and control a large range of system elements spanning both the hardware and software resources of enterprises in a sysplex. IBM Z Service Automation Suite enables users to improve resource utilization and personnel interaction for better synergy and efficiency.N/A

    Plesk

    Score9 out of 10
    N/APlesk is a server control panel, providing a solution that enables usres to build and manage multiple sites from a single dashboard. Users can also run updates, monitor performance and onboard new prospects all from the same place. Plesk also boasts a robust toolkit for Wordpress management, and supports other CMS. It is available on the public cloud of the user's choice.

    $12

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    IBM Z Service Automation SuitePlesk
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    Web Admin Edition - Dedicated
    $12
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    Web Admin Edition - VPS
    $12
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    Web Pro Edition - VPS
    $18.50
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    Web Pro Edition - Dedicated
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    Web Host Edition - VPS
    $30.50
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    Web Host Edition - Dedicated
    $54.50
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    IBM Z Service Automation SuitePlesk
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscounts available for an annual subscription.
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    IBM Z Service Automation SuitePlesk
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    User Testimonials
    IBM Z Service Automation SuitePlesk
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    IBM
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    Plesk International GmbH
    Plesk is well-suited for website creators who have been developing websites on a regular basis. If one is new to website development, Plesk could be a bit confusing and difficult to navigate. However, if one has experience on another type of platform, like CP (Control Panel) which is used by other web hosts out there, then it will be much easier to navigate the Plesk panel. Keep in mind there is definitely a learning curve, as Plesk really is quite different. Overall, new users will learn to love the ability to have more control over their websites.
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    Pros
    IBM
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    Plesk International GmbH
    • Automatically update the CMS, plugins, and templates of all your websites, depending on your CMS, all at the same time, with just a few strokes of your keyboard.
    • Enables one to set up a schedule to back up your websites, automatically, and easily download/save the backup files off-site, for safety.
    • Makes it easy for users to use a backup file to reinstall a website, with just a few strokes of the keyboard. Excellent service!
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    Cons
    IBM
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    Plesk International GmbH
    • Interface Improvement: It is a bit hard to find specific functions
    • Additional integration with third party services would be great
    • categorization of services to make management easier
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    IBM
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    Plesk International GmbH
    Plesk has a much more intuitive platform that allows for customization and scalability within an organization. It has the advantage when it comes to the ability to adapt to the current state of the company and grow with it organically. There are a few limitations that would make me choose a competitor, and there is good value for the price.
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    IBM
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    Plesk International GmbH
    • We're spending less on server costs by having Plesk manage multiple clients on one server.
    • We're spending less on support costs as Plesk is doing all the heavy lifting for us.
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