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cPanel Conference 2010

The cPanel Conference may be over for this year, but the learning continues.  We've posted all of the slides from our staff who presented at the conference.  Also, in the coming weeks, we will be making available video recordings of each session at the conference.  In the meantime, have a look at the sessions below and feel free to grab any of the slides you'd like.

Stay tuned for more updates!

 
Did you know that Enkompass can be properly installed in roughly 10 minutes?  View a demonstration of how to setup Active Directory, Volume Shares, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, MailEnable, and Smarter Mail to work correctly with Enkompass after installation.
 
Learn about the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and how that information is stored in the Enkompass cluster.
 
The task of documenting technical facts and procedures is strictly for technical writers, right? Dispel this myth and learn how to communicate your documentation ideas more effectively.
 
Learn more about security concerns that may arise when developing a multi-user environment. Both, Perl and PHP, will be discussed with examples provided.
 
Enkompass provisions websites, mail systems and databases on multiple servers. Discover how to manage system resources to control costs, increase up-time and match services to your customers’ needs.
 
This comprehensive session is focused on the restructuring of working modules and the opportunities it presents to third party developers.
 
Migration is always an important topic in cPanel discussions. Find out how to streamline the migration process from competing control panels to cPanel.
 
Learn the basis for fine-tuning MySQL performance on your cPanel-based server via logging, monitoring and utilizing MySQL performance tools. Key highlights will include: understanding the most importantly used variables for MySQL configuration settings, and benchmark testing with different architectures.
 
Explore how your company can scale operations that depend on cPanel/WHM to accommodate millions of domains. The discussion will also include integrating cPanel/ WHM with existing infrastructures or large cPanel/WHM deployments.
 
Guests will learn about the new Pluggable Authentication Framework that is currently under development for cPanel. This new framework should allow for the centralization for all types of system authentication while fixing long-standing deficiencies.  [Video]
 
Learn more about your cPanel software, security, and how it applies to you. Vital information will include: scenarios with different types of examples, and a brief question and answer period.
 
Have you ever wondered why you continually receive an error message when performing certain functions while using Enkompass? cPanel Enkompass technicians will field your questions about interpreting error messages, finding logs, and using tools to quickly troubleshoot Enkompass.
 
cPanel is moving towards RPM to assist with installation and upgrades, as well as improve the stability of your cPanel installation. Learn how this will affect your customization, plug- ins, and add-ons.
 
Discover the fundamentals of developing add-ons for cPanel and WHM. Concepts included will be: calling cPanel’s APIs, Using PHP for cPanel applications, best practices and WHM CGI applications.
 
Hosting companies can improve their productivity by using the Enkompass API to automate repetitive tasks. Learn more about the account management and server management APIs.
 

cPanel fans from around the world have either made their way to Houston or are in transit and preparing to attend Automation Bootcamp.    Exhibitors are currently setting up their tables and preparing for 3 days of education and fun.  

In 28,800 seconds, the opening reception (21st floor/Westin Oaks)  will take place and the greatest minds in the hosting industry will have an enjoyable evening mingling with each other. 

I thought I would take a few moments to highlight what I feel are going to be the highlights of conference.

The cPanel Conference is about content and education.   The hard working presenters from cPanel and various organizations will be presenting sessions that are focused on teaching you some neat things.   Check out the agenda for a full list of speakers: http://cpanel.net/conference/10/agenda.html

Developers should be aware of the following sessions:

Secure Coding Practices
Speaker: Kenneth Power • Tuesday, Oct 5 • 1:10 - 2 p.m. • Consort 2

Modern cPanel
Speaker: Phil King • Tuesday, Oct 5 • 2:10 - 3 p.m. • Consort 2

Pluggable Auth Framework
Speaker: J.D. Lightsey • Wednesday, Oct 6 • 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Consort 1

cPanel APIs Cookbook

Guest Speaker: Dave Koston • Wednesday, Oct 6 • 1:10 - 1:40 p.m. • Consort 2

cPanel/WHM Application Development
Speaker: Matt Dees • Wednesday, Oct 6 • 2:50 - 3:40 p.m. • Consort 1


cPanel has spent the last 18 months improving the API, documenting the API, and working with application providers to utilize it.    For the first time ever, 3 new products are being introduced at the cPanel Conference as a result of these efforts. 

APSPanel, 1H and MobPanel are three new exhibitors that have utilized our integration services and are launching exciting new products.

The Planet has brought their Server Challenge to Automation Bootcamp and we anticipate some fun times with this live event.  

 





Special salute to our 5 star sponsors
VPS.net and OnApp stepped up very early to take on the top General Package sponsorship and will be in full force as both exhibitors and speaking engagements.

After a challenging day of networking, learning, and checking out the exhibitors, there are 2 major events to check out.    The Softlayer/cPanel Mystery event will take place Tuesday evening and the return of the Joystix Arcade events with take place on Wednesday.    The mystery event was put together by the Softlayer and cPanel marketing teams, so be sure to express a little love if you see them bouncing around.

If you are looking for some publicity we have invitied the web hosting paparazzi to cover the show.   Media Analysts from TheWhir, PingZine, TheHostingNews, WebHostingMagazine, and TopHosts will be onsite to catch the latest breaking news.   

For the latest updates and happenings at the cPanel Conference, please follow us on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cpanelconf/)
 

 cPanel Conference 2010 - Automation Bootcamp is just days away, and we feel confident that this will be our best conference to date!

 
As the leader in web hosting automation software, and an industry trend setter, cPanel has joined forces with Riazul Premium Blue Agave Tequila for this year’s cPanel Conference. 
 
Riazul not only makes a killer premium tequila, which will seriously make you re-evaluate every drink you’ve ever ordered at a bar, but their company culture and brand excitement closely mimics that of cPanel’s. This made Riazul the natural choice for cPanel Conference.
 
Riazul will exhibit at the cPanel Conference, and attendees will be able to learn about, and taste, Riazul's entire product line, which comprises their Añejo, Silver, and Reposado tequilas.  And of course Riazul will participate “heavily” in this soon-to-be-famous after-hours events.
 
In true cPanel fashion, prepare to expect the unexpected. The cPanel team guarantees they will, not only provide a phenomenal educational experience to conference attendees, but ensure there will be a few over-the-top, Riazul-induced, events that will result in numerous business networking opportunities and an amazingly good time.
 
For more information, visit www.riazul.com or follow Riazul at 
www.twitter.com/riazultequila or find Riazul Premium Tequila on Facebook at www.facebook.com/riazultequila.

 cPanel will unveil its Lightning Talks segment at cPanel Conference 2010 - Automation Bootcamp.

 
Does your company have an important announcement that you would like to share with cPanel Conference attendees?  Have you ever wanted to perform on “American Idol”--but never had the time?  Do you secretly wish to be a stand-up comedian?
 
If so, then our Lightning Talks are just what you need!  Attendees and/or exhibitors may sign up for a five-minute slot to discuss and/or present any topic of their liking. The sky is the limit!
 
If you wish to promote your brand, you may sign up for a slot but will only receive 90 seconds to present.
 
At the end of your designated time, ultimate Star Wars fan and one of our cPanel devs, Dan Muey, will prominently sound our official cPanel gong.  We cannot wait to hear what our attendees will come up with!
 
Speaking slots are limited, so sign up asap via our conference site at http://www.cpanel.net/conference/10/lightning-talks.html or at the Lightning Talks sign-up table at cPanel Conference!

cPanel Conference 2010-Automation Bootcamp is getting closer. We've been working hard to make this year's conference our most interactive, educational, and robust cPanel Conference to date. And we know we are going to pull it off! 

 

We have an amazing line up of cPanel speakers and guest presenters. And in true cPanel style, we also have a few highly original and beyond memorable events in the works- The cPanel/Softlayer Mystery Event and our famous Joystix Bash. 

 

We have also been looking for a way to thank all of our attendees whom have registered to attend the conference as well as entice our other industry friends to come be a part of Automation Bootcamp.

 

 

Here's our solution just for you:

 

The cPanel Conference 2010 "Register to Win" Giveaway!  

 

Just by registering to attend cPanel Conference, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a featured prize of the week. This week we're giving away a:

 

16GB Apple iPad

 

 

If you were thinking about registering soon, and could perhaps use a sleek new iPad, then register before this Saturday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m.!

 

Simply visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cpanel and click the "Register to Win" button.

 

For more information about our speakers, sessions, events, and more, visit our conference website at www.cpanel.net/conference.

 

All of us at cPanel are looking forward to seeing all of our Partners, customers, and industry friends at cPanel Conference this year! Check back on our blog to receive the latest cPanel Conference 2010 updates. You may also subscribe via RSS.