Linux
Install Web Console (Cockpit)
Install Web Console (Cockpit)
Installs and configures the Cockpit web console on RHEL hosts using RHEL System Roles. Cockpit provides a browser-based management interface for Linux servers. Demonstrates how System Roles make complex configurations repeatable.
Prerequisites
- RHEL hosts in the Ansible Product Demos Inventory
- SSH connectivity via APD Machine Credential
Survey prompts
| Prompt | Variable | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server Name or Pattern | _hosts |
text | Yes |
| Cockpit package load | cockpit_packages |
multiplechoice | No |
Job templates
| Template | Playbook | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LINUX ǀ Cockpit | linux/system_roles.yml |
Applies the cockpit System Role to install and configure the web console |