Reflections and Thoughts of Brian
Posted on: November 28, 2024, 12:16 am
For a while now, I’ve been thinking about how hosting control panels have become such a pain point rather than a solution. If you’ve been in the hosting world for as long as I have, you’ve probably noticed how some of the mainstream control panels have not only gotten bloated but also ridiculously expensive. It’s frustrating for users who just want something that works and is affordable, a no-brainer.
I decided to start building something better, a hosting control panel I’m calling Hive. It’s designed to work on both Windows and Linux servers. My aim isn’t just to make it feature-rich but also to keep it affordable. I want to make sure anyone can manage their servers without feeling like they’re paying a premium for basic functionality. Right now you're dealing with steep subscription fees, upsells, and features you may never use. I'm thinking of something like a flat $5/month per server, no matter who you are or what you’re hosting and providing free licenses to DataPacket customers.
For now, I’m focusing on getting Hive running on Linux, starting with Debian 12, since it’s reliable and familiar territory for me. Eventually, I want Hive to support other distributions like Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, and Rocky Linux, along with Windows. I’ve already started building the core app, which can work as a standalone tool for managing a single server or as a central hub to control multiple servers remotely.
On the development side, I’m building Hive with .NET for its cross-platform capabilities, which makes it good for both Linux and Windows environments. For the database, I’m starting with SQLite because it’s lightweight, reliable, and easy to set up. It's ideal for a server control panel that should be simple to deploy. It’s all about keeping things efficient without overcomplicating the foundation.
There’s still a lot to do and I'm going to take it slow and enjoy the process. Right now, it’s about building the foundation and ensuring Hive becomes a tool I’d want to use myself.
