Instructions for Installing Cockpit on Rocky Linux 9
Cockpit, a lightweight, web-based interface for managing servers via a browser, is preinstalled and enabled by default on Rocky Linux 9. This article will guide you through the steps to install and configure Cockpit on a Rocky Linux 9 VPS hosted on Shape.Host.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have SSH access to your VPS using a root or sudo-enabled user. It's also recommended to update your system packages to the latest version:
Installing and Configuring Cockpit
- Install Cockpit from the Rocky Linux repositories:
- Enable and start the Cockpit service to launch at boot and immediately run:
- Adjust the firewall to allow Cockpit access. Cockpit listens on port 9090, so if firewalld is running, add the cockpit service:
Accessing the Cockpit Web Interface
Once the setup is complete, you can access the Cockpit web interface by opening your browser to:
Log in using your VPS user credentials (root or sudo user).
Optional Configuration
After logging in, you can manage system services, firewall settings, software updates, and more via the Cockpit dashboard.
This approach uses standard Rocky Linux packages and systemd service management for Cockpit and assumes a basic firewall setup typical for VPS providers such as Shape.Host. No Shape.Host-specific steps are required beyond SSH access and firewall configuration.
Key Features of Cockpit
- Cockpit has a minimal resource footprint, making it suitable for resource-constrained environments.
- Cockpit uses HTTPS and Linux PAM authentication, supports SELinux policies.
- Port 9090 is explicitly opened in the firewall for Cockpit access.
- Cockpit reflects real-time changes done via terminal (Live Sync with CLI).
- Cockpit modules for storage, networking, and package updates can be installed for enhanced functionality.
- A new user is created with administrative privileges for Cockpit tasks.
- Cockpit can be used for multi-server management from the same interface.
Running Cockpit on a Shape.Host Linux SSD VPS provides fast provisioning, SSD performance, scalable plans, and support for multiple Linux distributions. Cockpit is particularly well-suited for managing single nodes or small server fleets.
Technology such as Cockpit, a web-based interface for server management, is preinstalled and enabled by default on Rocky Linux 9. This user-friendly tool utilizes standard Rocky Linux packages and systemd service management, making it suitable for resource-constrained environments and ideal for managing single nodes or small server fleets on VPS providers like Shape.Host.
