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Find out What HostGator WHM is.

i. Here's a quick overview of some of the key things you can do with cPanel & WHM (WebHost Manager) from HostGator:

- Provision new accounts - Easily set up new hosting accounts with cPanel access for your customers. Allocate disk space, bandwidth etc.

- Manage servers - Monitor server performance metrics like utilization, reboot server if needed. Handle basic sysadmin tasks.

- Configure Apache & services - Install or configure HTTP servers and backend programs like PHP.

- Manage domains & DNS - Add, manage, and configure domains and adjust DNS settings. Set up new zones etc.

- Automate tasks - Schedule scripts and cron jobs for recurrent tasks like backups and email jobs.

- Email administration - Create and manage email accounts and mailing lists for domains on your server.

- Security & firewall tools - Various tools to detect malware, enable mod_security filtering, check file integrity etc. Restrict access to services or the server itself.

- Backup & restore tools - Comprehensive tools for managing backups on your server, including allowing end users self-service restores.

So in summary, WHM provides central dashboard to fully manage a HostGator dedicated or reseller hosting server - provision accounts, handle domains/DNS, security, backups and all sysadmin tasks.

ii. **Here's a breakdown of the key differences between Root WHM and Reseller WHM on Hostgator:**

**Root WHM**

- **Full Administrative Control:** Grants complete control over the entire server, including hardware, software, and all cPanel accounts.
- **Available on Dedicated Servers and VPS:** Designed for users who need extensive customization and management capabilities.
- **Key Features:**
- Modify server configurations
- Install custom software
- Manage resources and services
- Create and manage cPanel accounts
- Assign IP addresses
- Install SSL certificates
- Access to automated backups
- Reseller center for managing resellers (if applicable)

**Reseller WHM**

- **Limited Administrative Control:** Provides a restricted set of features for managing cPanel accounts within a shared hosting environment.
- **Available on Reseller Hosting Plans:** Suitable for hosting multiple websites for yourself or clients.
- **Key Features:**
- Create, delete, and suspend cPanel accounts
- Manage and monitor websites
- Access DNS zones
- Configure customer support requests
- Check server information and status
- Customize hosting and control panel
- Change client domain names and usernames
- Install SSL certificates (with HostGator support assistance)

**Key Differences Summary:**

| Feature | Root WHM | Reseller WHM |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Server Access Level | Full Root Access | Limited Administrative Access |
| Hosting Type | Dedicated Servers, VPS | Reseller Hosting |
| Control Over Server Resources | Full Control | Shared Resources |
| Ability to Create cPanel Accounts | Yes | Yes (limited number) |
| Ability to Restart Services | Yes | No |
| Ability to Assign IP Addresses | Yes | No (requires HostGator assistance) |
| Automated Backups Tool | Yes | No |
| Reseller Center Access | Yes (if applicable) | No |

**Choosing the Right Option:**

- **Opt for Root WHM** if you need complete server control, the ability to install custom software, or specific resource allocation.
- **Choose Reseller WHM** if you want to host multiple websites without the need for full server administration, and a more cost-effective shared hosting environment is sufficient.