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Those of you who already use Virtualmin know how powerful it is. I personally prefer Virtualmin because it requires fewer resources and less memory than cPanel, for example, and there's also a significant price difference if you choose Virtualmin Pro.
There are many things a beginner should know about what Virtualmin can do.
There are three types of virtual servers that Virtualmin utilizes, each serving a specific purpose. These types are outlined below for your convenience:
Virtual Server – A Virtual Server is the primary account type in Virtualmin. It typically represents a domain or website and includes all related functions, such as FTP and email access, under a specific domain name. The Virtual Server Owner account handles administrative tasks like creating additional email addresses, FTP accounts, or adding new websites.
Sub-Server – A Sub-Server is used to set up an additional domain or subdomain within an existing Virtual Server. Each Sub-Server can have its own email addresses, FTP accounts, and domain or subdomain.
A sub-server in Virtualmin is basically a subdomain or an additional website that belongs to an existing parent virtual server (main domain). It's a way to host multiple sites or apps under one main account, sharing the same system user and resources, depending on server limitations.
Alias – An Alias allows one domain or website to mirror another. This type of server lets a domain share the content and email addresses of another domain, effectively making them identical in function.
In Virtualmin, an alias is basically an additional or alternative domain (or email address) that points to an existing virtual server (main domain).
It doesn't have its own separate files, databases, or configuration — it just reuses the main domain's setup.
The best way to learn whether you're reasonably knowledgeable about managing your own server is to install Virtualmin at home, using a Raspberry Pi, a virtual machine, or any other device you can use as a server.
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