Should be in the helpsection. And an answer on your question i don't have, i'm sorry. @Woods @Paladin Move this one please.
Depends on what type of server your running. I prefer CraftBukkit because of it's simplicity and the amount of plugins already available.
Install Bukkit. And look upon their plugins they have. Choose the ones you would like to have. Then PM me the list, and I will do the coding and give it to you.