What's New in This Release

Plesk 8.1 offers you the following new features:

AWStats support - AWstats is a powerful statistics program which creates advanced statistical reports by analyzing log files. If both AWstats and Webalizer are installed, it is possible to choose the statistics program on a per domain basis. Compared to Webalizer, AWStats gathers and present more useful information. For a detailed comparison of AWStats and Webalizer, visit http://awstats.sourceforge.net/docs/awstats_compare.html.

MySQL 5.0 support - Plesk 8.1 now fully supports MySQL 5.0, which is the latest stable version of this popular database engine. It delivers advanced SQL standard-compliant features such as stored procedures, triggers, views and pluggable storage engines.

FreeBSD packages distribution - Plesk 8.1 for FreeBSD is distributed in FreeBSD packages instead of shell self-extracting distribution.

Backup function enhancements - The backup function can now save the mail server configuration, server-wide mail filter (black and white lists), server-wide DNS zone template, SSL certificates from administrator's repository, custom buttons and domain templates created by the server administrator. Also, you and your customers can back up to and restore data from FTP repositories.

Access to Webmail for mobile users - Now mobile users can work with their mailboxes from WAP phones or PDAs.

Changes in language pack format - All language packs for Plesk will be distributed as RPM or deb packages for RPM-based and Debian-based systems respectively. Language packs in .sh format will be available only for MacOS systems, and language packs for FreeBSD will be distributed only in .tgz format.

Custom Reinstallation on Virtuozzo virtual private servers - Virtual private servers can now be reinstalled with preserving data.

Ruby support - Plesk 8.1 adds support for Ruby and Ruby on Rails script languages. Ruby and Ruby on Rails support can be turned on by enabling FastCGI on a domain.

Retrieving updates from your operating system vendor's site - Plesk Auto-installer can now retrieve updates for your server's operating system.

Access to royalty free images and stock photos for your sites - Now, to buy pictures from Fotolia at 20 percent discount, you can use a link in your control panel (Domains > domain name > Buy Pictures).

Enhancements - Plesk 8.1 includes a number of various improvements in terms of stability, security, and usability. Working with Plesk is now easier and safer than ever.