Technically this is pretty easy to do as managing virtuals via a GUI is
already there.
I think the problem with this one is packaging and pricing of a product
item (ie a VPS) and working out how to bill for it, so by the minute, by
the hour, by the day etc etc
Then you need to roll a new web based interface to capture that and
overlay it on the technical reality.
It is a lot of work but I can see how "Self service" for standardish
items and then having a costed menu of add-ons (1 G ram, 1 extra
processor etc etc) would be really useful for both clients and easing
some of the day to day provisioning off the back of the SA/s.
I guess it is a bit how like in games you can buy extra stuff, but only
if it has been presented as a packaged purchasable item already.
Looks like it could be a win/win, bi=ut does require some clever thought
and a bunch of writing web pages.
The downside to this is that too much churn and per diem billing for
such things is a bugger to capacity plan.
Just some thoughts for what they are worth.
Cheers
Kirbs
On 09/01/2019 21:00, Gerald Davies wrote:
> On Mon, 7 Jan 2019 at 15:12, Christopher Roberts <cjr@???> wrote:
>>> If you have any comments on these feature requests, or ideas for new ones, ideally please submit them at:
>>> https://tools.bitfolk.com/redmine/projects
>>> but posting here is okay if you feel it needs a more conversational start.
>> I suppose I was surprised that no-one has requested the ability to create and spin up a VPS via the panel. And then to change specification. And remove it again.
>>
> I would actually like this, too. I'm looking to refresh/reinstall my
> VPS and wondered what the quickest way to achieve this is.
>
> I will send an email off-list, though.
>
> Cheers, Gerald
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