- Lab
-
Libraries: If you want this lab, consider one of these libraries.
- Cloud

Using Cockpit on CentOS
Cockpit is a new tool shipped with CentOS 8 that allows server management, including container management. This lab will allow you to become more familiar with the tool and think about its use cases.

Lab Info
Table of Contents
-
Challenge
Install Cockpit
Given that we have a bare CentOS system, we need to install
cockpit
. Run the following to get the right software on the system:yum install cockpit -y
-
Challenge
Create the Required User
Add the user
trevor
with the following information:Full Name: Trevor McTavish User Name: trevor Password: P1n3h34d!!
Ensure the user is a member of the
wheel
group. -
Challenge
Install the Required Plugin to Manage Containers in Cockpit
The package required is
cockpit-podman
, so we can install it by running:yum install podman cockpit-podman -y
Once installed, we need to restart
cockpit
to make sure the new software is recognized:systemctl restart cockpit
-
Challenge
Start an `rsyslog` Container
Find the
docker.io/camptocamp/rsyslog-bin
container, download it, and start the image.
About the author
Real skill practice before real-world application
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Learn by doing
Engage hands-on with the tools and technologies you’re learning. You pick the skill, we provide the credentials and environment.
Follow your guide
All labs have detailed instructions and objectives, guiding you through the learning process and ensuring you understand every step.
Turn time into mastery
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you take time to practice. Hands-on labs set you up for success to make those skills stick.