Installing Cockpit on AlmaLinux 9: A Step-by-Step Guide
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In this article, we'll guide you through the process of installing and configuring Cockpit, a browser-based server management tool, on a fresh AlmaLinux 9 VPS instance hosted on Shape.Host. Cockpit offers a modern web interface for real-time monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting, making it an ideal choice for managing your server efficiently.
Deploying an AlmaLinux 9 VPS on Shape.Host
- Log in to your Shape.Host account and create a new instance. Choose a server location near your users, select AlmaLinux 9 (64-bit) as the OS, and pick a plan with at least 2 CPUs, 4GB RAM, and 20GB SSD for optimal performance.
- Connect to your VPS using SSH or PuTTY, and update the system with the following command:
Installing and Configuring Cockpit
- Install Cockpit by running the following command:
- Enable and start the Cockpit service:
- Open the Cockpit port in the firewall:
Accessing the Cockpit Web Interface
- Access the Cockpit web interface by opening your browser and navigating to:
Log in with your root user credentials.
Post-install Configuration
- It's recommended to change the root password for security, configure additional services via Cockpit, and enable SSL if you want to use a valid certificate (Cockpit uses a self-signed cert by default).
Cockpit's default port is 9090, which is usually blocked by default firewall rules, so opening it is essential. This process leverages standard AlmaLinux 9 package management and systemctl commands, consistent with steps for connecting and updating on Shape.Host VPS instances.
For more information on deploying a cloud VPS running AlmaLinux 9, visit our website.host. Cockpit works seamlessly out of the box on AlmaLinux 9, thanks to its binary compatibility with RHEL 9. Authentication for Cockpit is done using any system account with admin privileges via a browser, and the Cockpit web interface can be accessed by visiting a specific URL and logging in with the created user's credentials.
Technology plays a pivotal role in the efficient management of a server, as demonstrated by Cockpit, a browser-based server management tool used in this article. After installing Cockpit on the AlmaLinux 9 VPS, it's crucial to open the Cockpit port in the firewall to access its web interface, which allows real-time monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting of the server.
