Benjamin Diedrichsencockpit
Install Cockpit web-based server management interface
Purpose
This cube installs Cockpit, a powerful web-based interface for managing Linux servers, making system administration accessible through your browser.
What is Cockpit?
Cockpit is a modern, interactive server admin interface that runs in your web browser. It provides:
- Real-time monitoring: CPU, memory, disk, and network usage graphs
- Container management: View and manage Docker containers
- Service management: Start, stop, and manage systemd services
- Storage administration: Manage disks, RAID, and filesystems
- Network configuration: Configure network interfaces and firewall
- Terminal access: Built-in terminal for command-line access
- User management: Create and manage user accounts
- Software updates: View and apply system updates
Think of it as a control panel for your Linux server - all accessible from any web browser.
What This Cube Does
- Installs the
cockpitpackage - Installs
sscg(Simple Signed Certificate Generator) for HTTPS support - Starts the Cockpit service
- Makes Cockpit accessible on port 9090
Configuration
This cube currently has no configurable parameters.
Dependencies
None - this cube can run standalone.
Post-Installation
Access Cockpit by navigating to:
https://your-server-ip:9090
Login with any valid system user account (e.g., root or a user created with the user-add cube).
Security Notes
- Cockpit uses HTTPS by default (self-signed certificate)
- Your browser will show a security warning on first access (expected with self-signed certs)
- Consider using UFW to restrict access:
sudo ufw allow from YOUR_IP to any port 9090 - Disable Cockpit when not in use:
sudo systemctl stop cockpit.socket
Common Use Cases
- Monitor server performance in real-time
- Manage Docker containers without command-line
- View system logs and troubleshoot issues
- Configure network settings
- Apply system updates
- Manage storage and filesystems
Managing Cockpit
Start/stop Cockpit:
sudo systemctl start cockpit.socket
sudo systemctl stop cockpit.socket
sudo systemctl status cockpit.socket
Disable Cockpit from starting on boot:
sudo systemctl disable cockpit.socket