IPROTECT Access - Cockpitpanel

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1. Introduction

Cockpit is a web-based management tool for Linux servers. It provides an easy way to perform system administration through a web interface. This guide explains how to use Cockpit on your iProtect Ubuntu server.

2. Accessing Cockpit

You can access Cockpit via the following URL:

Here, you can manage the server, modify settings, and view system information.

3. Logging In

1. Open a web browser and go to https://{ipaddress/hostname}/cockpitpanel.

2. Log in using your server administrator username and password.

3. If administrative access is required, switch to administrator mode when prompted.

4. Main Menu and Features

Once logged in, you will see a dashboard with the following options:

4.1 Overview

• View CPU, memory, and disk usage.

• System information

• Configuration of hostname, system time and Domain

• Check system logs and alerts.

4.2 Logs

• View and filter system logs.

• Analyze errors and system events.

4.3 Storage

• Manage disk partitions and file systems.

• Monitor disk usage and status.

4.4 Networking

• Configure network interfaces.

• Check active connections and firewall rules.

• Analyze network logs

4.5 Accounts

• Manage user accounts and permissions.

• Add new users or change passwords.

4.6 Services

• Start, stop, or restart system services.

• Check the status of active services.

4.7 Software Updates

• Check for and install system updates.

5. iProtect Maintenance Page

Within Cockpit, you can also access the iProtect Maintenance page:

• Log in with the appropriate iProtect atlas user credentials.

• Perform maintenance tasks and adjust iProtect-related settings.

6. Additional Tips

• Sudo Access: Some tasks require administrative rights. Click "Obtain administrative privileges" in Cockpit when needed.

• Enable Functions: After logging into the iProtect maintenance page, it is important to activate the functions button. If this step is not completed, the page may become unresponsive and will not display any information.

  

• Security: Ensure that only authorized users have access to Cockpit.

• Updates: Regularly check for updates via the "Software updates" menu.