Using TSconfig to tailor TYPO3 to your needs was a presentation given by Jochen Weiland at the 2009 TYPO3 Conference in Dallas, TX. The presentation covered how to use TSconfig to configure various TYPO3 backend settings like admin panels, user options, user setup, backend modules, forms, and the rich text editor. Documentation on TSconfig is available on the TYPO3 website and Jochen Weiland's website.
Admin Panel can be used as a Control Center, but Editors need only preview/editing features
Admin Panel must be enabled by TypoScript: config.admPanel = 1