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Webmin Overview

Webmin is a web-based system configuration tool for Unix-like systems. It allows you to configure operating system internals, such as users, disk quotas, services, or configuration files, as well as modify and control open-source applications, such as the Apache HTTP Server, PHP, or MySQL, through a user-friendly web interface.

Key Featuresโ€‹

  • System Administration: Configure and manage user accounts, disk quotas, services, and system configuration files.
  • Web-Based Interface: Accessible from any modern web browser, making system administration convenient and remote.
  • Application Management: Manage and control open-source applications like Apache, PHP, MySQL, and DNS.
  • Security: Built-in security features to ensure secure system administration.
  • Extensible: Numerous modules available for extending functionality.

Our Versionโ€‹

We offer a pre-configured version of Webmin optimized for performance and stability. Below are the details of our setup:

Webmin (latest version) on Ubuntu Server 20.04โ€‹

  • Webmin (latest version): A web-based interface for system administration for Unix. Using any modern web browser, you can set up user accounts, Apache, DNS, file sharing, and much more.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): A stable and secure long-term support release, known for its reliability and security.

Key Benefitsโ€‹

  • Reliable Environment: Ubuntu 20.04 offers a stable and secure platform for running Webmin.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Webminโ€™s web-based interface simplifies system administration tasks.
  • Comprehensive Management: Webmin provides a wide range of tools for managing system and application configurations.

Getting Started with Webminโ€‹

  1. Accessing Webmin: Log in to your Webmin interface using the credentials provided during setup.
  2. Configuring System Settings: Use Webmin to configure user accounts, disk quotas, and system services.
  3. Managing Applications: Control and manage applications like Apache, PHP, MySQL, and DNS through the Webmin interface.
  4. Monitoring System Performance: Utilize Webminโ€™s monitoring tools to keep track of system performance and resource usage.
  5. Securing Webmin: Configure Webminโ€™s security settings to ensure secure system administration.

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