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Howdy,
Virtualmin Pro and GPL both contain the same API... WHMCS should work well with either -- and is included with both as an Install Script (you can see that by clicking the "Install Scripts" link on the left).
You may just be seeing some sort of configuration issue... you may want to take a look for any errors that are being generated when WHMCS is running, either in the Apache logs in $HOME/logs/error_log, or in the Webmin log in /var/webmin/miniserv.error.
-Eric
For it to work I do actually need a virtualmin pro license right? Right now I am using the free webmin/virtualmin setup on my vps but I did pay for a month of WHMCS to test it out. Essentially my goal is to turn some extra space into a chance to pay for my vps services :)
Howdy,
For it to work I do actually need a virtualmin pro license right
No, a Virtualmin Pro license is not necessary.
That's what I meant above with "Virtualmin Pro and GPL both contain the same API... WHMCS should work well with either" :-)
WHMCS will work fine with Virtualmin GPL, and you aren't the only one using that.
If it's not working, you're likely seeing some sort of configuration issue... there's some troubleshooting steps I mentioned above that you can use for beginning the process of tracking down the problem.
-Eric
Ahh thanks for clearing that up for me. I assume the reason to get virtualmin pro is for support and such? In my case I am trying to have a small webhosting service for my friends and internet buddies in various gaming groups so paying a lot for virtualmin pro isn't cost effective :( It is really great software though!
Yup, I completely understand... Virtualmin Pro isn't for everyone.
And we'll keep Virtualmin GPL quite functional... Virtualmin Pro is designed for folks who are trying to make money, but Virtualmin GPL can handle quite a lot in the hosting realm.
You can see the differences between Virtualmin Pro, GPL, and some of the competitors here:
http://virtualmin.com/compare.html
The most popular features of Virtualmin Pro are the install scripts, resellers, and the premium support that comes with it.
-Eric
In the future my goal is to possibly make some money off of the hosting but since I am totally new to this, it is probably best to stick with the regular GPL version for now. I would like to start a web hosting service though (mainly for friends and family but who knows in the future?) and it seems like it would be easy enough to upgrade in the future if I need it. I assume if I ever did get any real customers, then it would be worth getting virtualmin pro, right?
Howdy,
I assume if I ever did get any real customers, then it would be worth getting virtualmin pro, right?
We'd like to think so! But it really does come down to what features your customers plan to use. And whether you want the premium support.
It's a simple process to upgrade to Virtualmin Pro later. And it comes with a 45 day money back guarantee, so if you don't like it, just ask for a refund :-)
-Eric