In this post, we will Install Webmin on Ubuntu 18.04 server. Webmin allows you to manage your Ubuntu Server via a web page and makes administration a snap.
Preparation
As always we will begin with a fresh installation of Ubuntu Server 18.04.
Next we need to make sure it is fully updated then reboot.
apt update && apt upgrade -y reboot
Finally, we need to install a few dependencies.
add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main universe" apt install python apt-show-versions libnet-ssleay-perl libauthen-pam-perl libio-pty-perl -y
We are now ready to install Webmin.
Installing Webmin
First we need to download the Webmin Debian installation package.
wget http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/webadmin/webmin_1.890_all.deb
Next we install it using DPKG.
dpkg -i wget webmin_1.890_all.deb
After a few minutes the installation should finish.
You can now browse to the following URL:
https://{your_server}:10000
You will see the login screen.
Sign in as your normal user account that you created during the Ubuntu Server installation.
You will now see the main Webmin page.
Webmin is so powerful because you have the ability to install modules.
Installing Webmin Modules
Now that you have Webmin installed, we should install some modules.
For this tutorial we will install Virtualmin which is a popular webmin module for managing virtual servers (VPS).
To get the full functionality of this module is beyond the scope of this tutorial.
Download the Virtualmin module on your local system by going to this URL:
http://www.webmin.com/vdownload.html
Find the link for Virtualmin module in Webmin format and click the link to download to your local system.
After the download completes, go back to the Webmin page and click on Webmin -> Webmin Configuration
Next, click on the Webmin Modules button.
In the Install from setting select From uploaded file then click on the paperclip button
Select the file you downloaded.
Next, click on the Install Module button.
You will see that module successfully installed.
To start using the module, click on the Refresh Modules link in the left menu.
Now under the servers link you will see Virtualmin Virtual Servers.
Conclusion
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