You access the SiteStak through a browser interface that's easy to use, but it doesn't provide direct access to the Windows NT GUI or IIS administration programs. The SiteStak's biggest drawback is its lack of expandability. By contrast, the Micro Webserver and the WebZerver let you add external storage devices. And though the SiteStak has a thin form that makes it suitable for either rack- mounting or placement on a desk, its extremely loud fan prompted us to move the unit into the server closet with the traditional models. One notable advantage over traditional servers, however, is the SiteStak's quick and easy setup.
All subsequent configuration is performed through the browser.
As with all the servers we reviewed except the Qube, you use FTP or HTTP Put to transfer files onto the unit. ISPs will find the Web-based administration utilities good for use with multisite environments. The SiteStak is the only product here that lets you configure multiple virtual Web servers and assign separate domain names to each site. As you create new sites, the SiteStak creates users to administer and publish content to the site, letting you delegate site administration to individual owners. The SiteStak's authentication-based security is about average for this group of products.