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1. What is Cockpit?

Core Features

• Web-based GUI for Linux server management
• Real-time monitoring: CPU, memory, disk, network
• Multi-server management: Control multiple servers from one dashboard
• Container management: Docker/Podman support
• User-friendly: Accessible to sysadmins and developers alike

Key Advantages

• No client software needed—works in any modern browser
• Secure by default: Uses HTTPS (port 9090)
• Minimal resource usage: Only runs when accessed
• Integrated with systemd: View logs, manage services

💡 Critical Insight:

Cockpit uses a socket activation model—service starts only when accessed (port 9090).

2. Installing Cockpit

Basic Installation

# Install Cockpit core
sudo dnf install -y cockpit

# Optional: Add virtual machine management
sudo dnf install -y cockpit-machines

# Enable and start (socket activation)
sudo systemctl enable --now cockpit.socket
sudo systemctl status cockpit.socket

⚠️ Why Socket?:

• Efficiency: Service starts only when accessed
• Security: No persistent process running
• Scalability: Handles multiple connections efficiently