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status, priority, owner, created
| status | priority | owner | created |
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| open | P2 | Michael | 2026-03-21 |
Task: Deploy Cockpit Web Terminal to All Servers
Overview
Deploy Cockpit (web-based server management) to all 5 Firefrost servers that don't have it yet. This enables full server management from Michael's Chromebook without SSH client dependency.
Current Status
✅ COMPLETE - All servers now have Cockpit:
- ✅ Ghost VPS (64.50.188.14:9090) - Pre-existing
- ✅ Command Center (63.143.34.217:9090) - Deployed March 21, 2026
- ✅ Billing VPS (38.68.14.188:9090) - Deployed March 21, 2026
- ✅ Panel VPS (45.94.168.138:9090) - Deployed March 21, 2026
- ✅ TX1 Dallas (38.68.14.26:9090) - Deployed March 21, 2026
- ✅ NC1 Charlotte (216.239.104.130:9090) - Deployed March 21, 2026
Bonus: NC1 firewall enabled during deployment (was previously unprotected)
Why This Matters
Problem: Claude sessions block SSH (port 22), forcing reliance on existing Cockpit for Ghost VPS work.
Solution: Cockpit on all servers = Chromebook can manage entire infrastructure via browser.
Benefits:
- No SSH client needed
- Works on Chromebook natively
- Web terminal + service management + resource monitoring
- Port 9090 standard across all servers
- Lightweight (~50MB RAM per server)
Files in This Task
- README.md (this file) - Task overview
- deployment-plan.md - Complete deployment strategy and technical details
- installation-commands.md - Copy/paste ready commands in micro-blocks
How to Execute
Recommended Approach
- Read deployment-plan.md - Understand the full strategy
- Pick a server to start with (suggest Command Center first)
- SSH into that server (or use existing Cockpit if available)
- Follow installation-commands.md - Copy/paste each block in order
- Test the Cockpit URL in browser
- Repeat for remaining servers
Order Recommendation
Phase 1 (VPS tier - quick):
- Command Center
- Billing VPS
- Panel VPS
Phase 2 (Dedicated tier): 4. TX1 Dallas 5. NC1 Charlotte
Time estimate: ~1 hour total (~10 min per server)
Success Criteria
- All 6 servers accessible via
https://IP:9090 - Terminal tab functional on all servers
- Services tab shows systemd units
- System tab shows accurate resource usage
- Michael can manage all servers from Chromebook
Security Notes
Cockpit is secure by default:
- HTTPS only (self-signed certificates)
- Uses existing PAM authentication
- No new user accounts created
- No new attack surface (reuses SSH auth)
Rollback
If any server has issues:
sudo systemctl stop cockpit.socket
sudo systemctl disable cockpit.socket
Complete removal if needed:
sudo apt remove --purge cockpit
Documentation Updates After Completion
- Update
infrastructure-manifest.mdwith Cockpit status - Add Cockpit URLs to server quick-reference
- Update session-start docs with Chromebook access info
Related Tasks
- None (standalone infrastructure enhancement)
Blocks
- None
Blocked By
- None
Created: March 21, 2026 (Session 37 - The Chronicler)
Completed: March 21, 2026 (Session 37 - The Chronicler)
Priority: HIGH (enables Chromebook workflow)
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Actual Time: ~1.5 hours (including NC1 firewall)
Status: ✅ COMPLETE