Guidance for Installing Cockpit on AlmaLinux 9 Operating System
Managing Linux systems just got easier with Cockpit, a server management tool designed for Linux systems, including AlmaLinux 9. This modern web interface offers real-time monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting capabilities, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced system administrators.
Setting Up Cockpit on AlmaLinux 9 VPS at Shape.Host
Follow these steps to install and configure Cockpit on an AlmaLinux 9 VPS instance deployed on Shape.Host:
- Deploy AlmaLinux 9 VPS on Shape.Host:
- Log in to your Shape.Host account.
- Click “Create” → “Instance”.
- Select AlmaLinux 9 (64-bit) as the OS.
- Choose a server plan (e.g., ≥2 CPUs, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD).
- Create the instance and note the IP address and root credentials.
- Connect to the VPS via SSH:
- Use a terminal on Linux/macOS:
- Use PuTTY on Windows to connect to
- Update the System Packages:
- Install Cockpit: AlmaLinux 9 includes Cockpit in its default repositories.
- Enable and Start the Cockpit Service:
- Configure Firewall to Allow Cockpit: AlmaLinux uses firewalld by default. Allow Cockpit’s default port (9090):
- Access Cockpit Web Interface:
- Open a web browser and go to
- Log in using the root username and password or a user with sudo privileges.
- Optional - Secure Cockpit Access:
- It uses HTTPS by default, but consider securing with proper certificates if exposing to the internet.
These steps align with typical AlmaLinux 9 package management and Shape.Host VPS deployment based on official AlmaLinux and common server management practices. The specific Cockpit installation command and firewall configuration correspond to standard procedures for RHEL-based systems like AlmaLinux 9.
Additional Features with Cockpit
- Cockpit-storaged, cockpit-networkmanager, and cockpit-packagekit modules are installed, providing additional features for managing disks, networks, and software updates.
- Cockpit runs on port 9090 by default.
- Cockpit leverages Linux system users and supports secure HTTPS access.
Deploying an AlmaLinux 9 Cloud VPS
To deploy a cloud VPS running AlmaLinux 9, go to https://ourwebsite.host, configure the location, operating system, and resources, and click "Create Instance".
With Cockpit, managing your AlmaLinux 9 server has never been easier. Enjoy the seamless experience of real-time monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting, all from a modern web interface.
- The modern web interface of Cockpit, which includes features for managing disks, networks, and software updates, is available on port 9090 of the AlmaLinux 9 server.
- Cockpit, a server management tool designed for Linux systems, offers real-time monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting capabilities, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced system administrators, as seen in the management of AlmaLinux 9 servers.
