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Introducing Cockpit: A Web-Based Dashboard for Your Ubuntu Server

22 October 2025bpd · ubuntu

Manage Your Server from a Web Browser

For those who prefer a graphical interface over the command line, the ‘Ubuntu System Administration Guide’ introduces Cockpit, a modern, web-based tool for server administration. Cockpit provides an easy-to-use dashboard to monitor and manage your server’s health and services.

What Can You Do with Cockpit?

After a simple installation, you can access Cockpit by navigating to `https://Your_Server_IP:9090` in your web browser. From there, you can:

  • View real-time CPU, memory, and network usage graphs.
  • Inspect system logs to troubleshoot issues.
  • Manage user accounts and system services.
  • Connect to and manage multiple servers from a single dashboard.

Cockpit is a great tool for both beginners who want a visual way to manage their server and for experienced admins who need a quick overview of their systems.

This post is based from content of the book Ubuntu System adminstration guide. And the book can be found here https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mattias-Hemmingsson/author/B0FF5CQX13