I am a novice and have recently used two experiences to compare the experience of managing cloud host tools. The purpose of this article is firstly to help you novices break the mountain (old technicians can take a detour), and secondly to share it as a record of how much time I have spent.
This article can be understood as an experience comparison of cloud host management tools from a new perspective.
Why look for cloud host management tools?
It will be much more convenient to find management tools to manage hosts, sites and installations. It is conceivable that there are tools and software that can be used to replace part of the repetitive work of moving bricks.
I have found a lot of tools and software, each one has its own magic weapon, and some of the contents are not very well understood. Here is just a comparison tool compiled by a novice. If the understanding is insufficient or one-sided, please comment and point it out
Because in fact there are many such tools, and there is no way to list them all. I selected the following two according to search popularity and recommendation level.
The management tool software listed below for comparison are: Cloud Helper and Pagoda. Download address: Simple and easy-to-use server operation and maintenance software
Comparison content: Comparison of difficulty for newbies to get started, ease of operation, site management, cloud host detection, cloud host repair, shortcomings and advantages during use,
I have to say , for a novice like me, it’s really hard to find tools.
Written in front (to give everyone a general understanding of the following content)
Pagoda and Cloud Helper have site management, Pagoda is the web version, and Cloud Helper is the client.
Let’s make a complaint here, the web version Enter it when you want to read it. It is easy to turn it off accidentally and it will be an eyesore. Personally, I prefer the client, just like hanging up QQ. Leave it there and ignore it. Any messages will pop up automatically.
The following is the main text
Installation
Installing Safe Dog is divided into two parts, cloud host and personal pc web page
Personal pc web page, open Safe Dog official website, and then register an account
1. Cloud Helper
Ease of use for newbies: ★★★★✰ (4/5 stars)
Installation
Easy to install, just download and install it with one click and copy the code to succeed.
Personal pc client, on a personal pc computer, open the official website of Cloud Helper, complete the registration, download and install the client, log in to the client, click " " below the client to add a server, fill in the IP and select the system as required, and install the probe Get the installation probe code
On the cloud host, install the probe, open cmd and copy the probe code to the cmd window and press Enter.
Easy of panel operation
As for the operation panel, I prefer the operation panel of Cloud Helper because the panel is on the PC client and the software response speed is relatively fast.
The function button layout is very comfortable and reasonable. Clicking on the secondary function classification is simple and clear at a glance. It is very suitable for silly (ai) white (qion) sweet (cuo) newbies like us.
Security function perfection: ★★★✰✰ (3/5 stars)
The management scope of Cloud Helper includes host system, network, system, port, and IP. Compared with Pagoda, the security functions can only be said to be basically satisfactory. It has vulnerability detection and repair functions, as well as some prevention functions (anti-ping, port switching, etc.), and there is no Trojan scanning and anomaly detection.
Management function completeness: ★★★★✰ (4/5 stars)
Management function completeness, currently I think Cloud Helper is more complete than Pagoda
·Host Resources at a glance.
·Environment management (the site environment deployment plug-in is rich) and site management (including site, database, ftp management)
·Security inspection and security protection are both system detection and repair functions .
·Automated operation and maintenance functions (custom alarm mechanism, system management custom automatic backup site, database backup, memory release, etc.)
·Log check
Batch management of multiple hosts and multiple sites is really powerful. Why? Because I need to add two words to the previous sentence, free batch management of multiple hosts and multiple sites.
Points to note:
Note that this is a score-based question. Cloud Helper does not have a paid version, which means that all functions are free (given that some advanced functions are often charged, this is really the conscience of the industry), and There is no limit on the number of hosts managed.
Cloud Helper download address: click to enter
2. Pagoda Panel
Ease of use for newbies:★✰✰✰✰(1/5 stars)
Installation
Because I can’t install it. You can only log in to the server to check the host resource usage, but there is no way to see the host status on your personal PC.
See here that the plot is going to be reversed. My pagoda was installed on the server according to the prompts. When I wanted to see the web panel, I was prompted with an error. Netizens who asked for help said that if PHP was not completely uninstalled, it was recommended to install a pure version of the system.
Pagoda panel, installation assistance costs 98 yuan, which is a bit tricky. It may not be suitable for novices. You can fiddle with it later when you become more familiar with it.
What is strange is that the official website also has this sentence: "The current development tasks are relatively heavy, with priority given to ensuring development. The operation and maintenance service has suspended accepting orders. If you have any questions, you can go to the forum for consultation and we will try our best to answer them in order."
Although I haven’t seen many softwares, this is the first time I’ve seen someone say this. I’m filled with black questions and confusion (really? Is it really okay to be so upright? Is this okay?)
Ease of Panel Operation
The overall panel of Pagoda running on the cloud server is relatively clear at a glance, but it does not have system detection, anomaly detection and repair functions.
Security function perfection: ★✰✰✰✰ (1/5 stars)
No system detection, anomaly detection, and repair functions were found when looking at the panel.
Management function completeness: ★★★✰✰ (3/5 stars)
Basically, the functions of Pagoda are similar to those of Cloud Helper, but there are no system detection, anomaly detection, or system repair functions.
·List of host resources
·Environment management (the plug-in cloud helper for site environment construction should be richer) and site management (including site, database, ftp management)
·Automation Operation and maintenance functions (add execution periodically, support SHELL scripts, provide website, database backup, log cutting, etc.)
·Log check
Points to note
Novice installation may have Difficulty, the free version has many restricted functions, while the paid version (39.8 yuan/month) has system reinforcement functions, but currently does not have system detection, anomaly detection, and repair functions.
Summary
Cloud Helper
The security protection function is complete and can meet customer needs. Novice installation is basically no problem. In addition, the site management functions are relatively comprehensive, and the environment can be deployed with one click, and it is free to use.
Pagoda Panel
The site management function is basically comprehensive, and the environment can be deployed with one click. However, there is no system detection, anomaly detection, and repair functions. In addition, it may be difficult for novices to install. The regular version also has many functional restrictions. The paid functions are 39.8 yuan/month.
