How to install Cockpit on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Cockpit on NetBSD.

Requirements

To install Cockpit on NetBSD, you will need:

• A NetBSD system with root access
• A stable internet connection

Installation

1. Open a terminal window on your NetBSD system.

2. Install the prerequisites by running the following command:

   # pkg_add -v py38-dbus py38-openssl py38-systemd py38-gobject3 \
   py38-flask py38-requests py38-netifaces py38-idna py38-werkzeug \
   py38-six py38-setuptools python38
   

3. Install Cockpit by running the following command:

   # pkg_add -v cockpit
   

4. Cockpit should now be installed on your NetBSD system. You can access it by opening a web browser and entering the following URL: https://<your-netbsd-hostname-or-ip>:9090.

5. You will be asked to log in with your NetBSD username and password. After logging in, you will be greeted with the Cockpit dashboard, where you can manage your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cockpit on your NetBSD system. You can now manage your system through the Cockpit web interface.

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