How to install Cockpit on Alpine Linux Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the installation of Cockpit on Alpine Linux Latest.

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

Start by updating the package repository on your system, by running the following command:

sudo apk update

Step 2: Install Cockpit

Next, we will install Cockpit. Run the following command to install the necessary packages:

sudo apk add cockpit

Step 3: Start the Cockpit Service

Once the installation is complete, start the Cockpit service using the following command:

sudo rc-service cockpit start

Step 4: Enable the Cockpit Service

To ensure that the Cockpit service starts automatically after a system reboot, enable it using the following command:

sudo rc-update add cockpit

Step 5: Access Cockpit

By default, Cockpit runs on port 9090. To access Cockpit from your web browser, go to:

https://your_server_ip_or_domain_name:9090

You will be prompted to enter the credentials of a user with administrative privileges. After logging in, you will have access to the Cockpit dashboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cockpit on Alpine Linux Latest. You can now monitor and manage your system using the Cockpit dashboard.

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