Hello
I would like share my idea and work on which I working now.
I work on module which will integrate Virtualmin (coming from Webmin) with Drupal. Basically it is for my need but I going share it soon as project on Drupal.org. So for now the goals are:
* create implementation for drupal to communicate with Virtualmin remote API
* support CCK and nodes system
* support many servers on one Drupal instance
* create Control Panel for clients, Servers Moderators, Support and other
* integrate with Ubercart for billing system and other
The main Goal is create full Hosting support system with Billing and Customer support. Of course Virtualmin have client support or even resellers but in my opinion is to much difficult for non-technical users. As I base on my experience with typical clients I want create User-Friendly interface where clients in easy way can example: manage emails accounts, some typical settings for their hosting and other. I also want include moderators support for more advance settings which can take care about clients needs and support them in advance support.
I know drupal have AEGIS project but in my opinion Webmin and Virtualmin are much more better cover all Servers Administration needs. My module will be have infrastructure of API integrations (for now it will be only for Virtualmin) so maybe in future it will also support AEGIS.
My goal is not trying replace Virtualmin as Administration interface. Any advanced settings for servers will be the last thing what I going include in this module. I want create it more for clients and people with would like share their server for their clients and give them access to easy interface.
I'm almost finish integration with FTP and Emails accounts and after it I will post first release of project.
I work long time with Drupal but this will be my first official module for drupal. I made many before but all them are just customize Drupal functions using other modules.
Regards.
Sorry for my English is not perfect yet ;)