Provides custom desktop capability to give administrators and end users more control and convenience; also includes customizable templates and domain aliases.

SWsoft, a provider in server virtualization and automation software, today previewed Plesk 8.0 for Linux/Unix control panel.

The company says that with more than 40 new features, Plesk 8.0 represents a major upgrade for hosting providers, resellers and end users. Plesk 8.0 for Linux/Unix delivers an important new custom desktop capability to give administrators and end users significantly more control and convenience. Additional feature highlights include customizable interface templates, domain aliases, improved Virtuozzo integration, updated backup utility, integrated Acronis True Image module, enhanced system monitoring and a more efficient auto installer.

"We are very excited to announce Plesk 8.0 for Linux/UNIX as a major milestone in our company's roadmap," said Kurt Daniel, Vice President of Marketing and Alliances, SWsoft. "Plesk 8.0 raises the standard for hosting automation with important new capabilities which come together to deliver maximum usability, integration and availability. With the new Desktop feature, control panel users can for the first time quickly and easily create a personalized, task-oriented dashboard for functions they care about most."