Setting up a shared hosting environment

[z3R0]

I need to set up a shared hosting environment for an intranet and I'm looking for advice on how to best approach this using best practices.

Possible routes that I can think of:

• jails
• v-host
• per user/home sites (http://ip-address/~user/)

Each user would need FTP/SFTP access. I'm debating whether or not they should have shell access and/or permission to install software via cPanel into their space. Security and ease of management should also be taken into consideration.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[gkontos]

If you have enough IPv4 addresses then go with jails and let each user manage their environment.