"Guide for Installing Cockpit on Rocky Linux Version 9"

"Guide for Installing Cockpit on Rocky Linux Version 9"

In this article, we'll guide you through the process of installing and configuring Cockpit on a Rocky Linux 9 VPS hosted on Shape.Host. Cockpit is a lightweight, web-based interface that simplifies server management, making it an ideal tool for DevOps teams, small businesses, homelab enthusiasts, and remote administrators.

Deploying the Rocky Linux 9 VPS on Shape.Host

1. To begin, log in to Shape.Host and create a VPS instance. Select Rocky Linux 9 as the OS. Although the Shape.Host guides typically show AlmaLinux 9, the VPS creation steps are analogous for Rocky Linux.
2. Make a note of the VPS IP address and root credentials for SSH access.

Connecting to Your Rocky Linux 9 VPS

1. Use SSH from your local machine:

Updating the System

1. Once connected, run the following command to update the system:

Installing Cockpit

1. Install Cockpit with the following command:

1. Enable and start the Cockpit socket so it launches on boot:

Adjusting the Firewall (if running firewalld)

1. Open the Cockpit port (9090) through the firewall:

Accessing the Cockpit Web Interface

1. Open a browser and navigate to:

1. Login using your Rocky Linux VPS username and password (root or a sudo user).

With this setup, you can now administrate your Rocky Linux server via a user-friendly web interface, accessible remotely on Shape.Host VPS.

For additional Cockpit module enablement, consulting the official Rocky Linux Cockpit documentation or man pages for and is recommended.

Cockpit is preinstalled and enabled by default in Rocky Linux 9 minimal and server editions. It uses HTTPS and Linux PAM authentication, supports SELinux policies, and reflects real-time changes done via terminal.

Cockpit is suitable even for resource-constrained environments and can handle multi-server management. Running Cockpit on Shape.Host provides benefits such as fast provisioning, SSD performance, scalable plans, and full root access.

[1] Port 9090 is explicitly opened just in case the service definition is unavailable. [2] Cockpit is a lightweight, web-based interface for managing servers via a browser on Rocky Linux 9. [3] After deployment, users should connect via SSH and update system packages, install Cockpit, enable and start Cockpit for web UI access.

1. Upon connecting to your Rocky Linux 9 VPS, you will want to install Cockpit, a lightweight, web-based interface for managing servers, using the provided command to ensure a user-friendly experience.
2. After installing Cockpit, it is recommended to open the associated port (9090) in the firewall to allow access to the Cockpit web interface from a web browser.

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