Guide for Installing Cockpit on Rocky Linux 9
Cockpit, a lightweight, web-based interface for managing servers, is now available on Rocky Linux 9. This article will guide you through the steps to install and configure Cockpit on your Rocky Linux 9 system.
Installation
To install Cockpit, use the package manager to pull it from the default Rocky Linux repositories:
Enabling and Starting the Service
Enable Cockpit to start on boot and start the service immediately:
Opening Firewall Ports
If you have a firewall running (typically ), allow the Cockpit port (9090) so you can access the web interface:
Accessing the Web Interface
Open a browser and navigate to:
Log in with your system username and password (usually root or another sudo-enabled user).
Optional Configuration
You can manage users and enable additional Cockpit modules as needed. Cockpit integrates well with SSH and supports managing multiple hosts remotely.
Deploying on Shape.Host
To deploy Cockpit on a Shape.Host Linux SSD VPS, you'll first need to create a VPS instance. Visit our website, log in, create an instance, set location, OS (Rocky Linux 9), resources, and click "Create Instance". Shape.Host supports Rocky Linux 9, Ubuntu, Debian, and more.
Cockpit is particularly well-suited for managing single nodes or small server fleets. With Shape.Host, you'll benefit from fast provisioning, SSD performance, scalable plans, and full root access.
Resources
- Rocky Linux 9 Installation Guide
- Cockpit Installation Guide for Rocky Linux 9
In the realm of home-and-garden management, deploying Cockpit can be a great addition to your lifestyle, especially when combined with a Shape.Host Linux SSD VPS. With Cockpit, you can seamlessly integrate technology to manage your system remotely, taking advantage of its SSH support and user management features.
