How to Install Webmin on OS X 10.5 Server

Webmin is a powerful web based administration tool for UNIX and Linux operating systems. Now you can enjoy all that Webmin has to offer on your OS X 10.5.x Leopard Server.

System Requirements

Webmin will run on versions older than 10.5, but that usually requires additional software to be installed prior to setting up Webmin. For purposes of this HelpFile, you need OS X 10.5.x Server.

Installing

Go to Webmin website, http://www.webmin.com and download the TAR package to your server. Extract it to "/usr/local", it should automatically create a sub directory named "webmin-x.xxx".

Open a terminal and run the following commands:
*Be sure to properly substitute the correct name of your webmin directory.

sudo -s
cd /usr/local/webmin-x.xxx
./setup.sh

The Webmin setup script will guide you through the rest of the setup. It's safe to accept the defaults, and make sure you type in a secure password.

Accessing Webmin

It's as simple as opening up a web browser and going to the web address shown to you at the end of the webmin installation. For example:

http://server.unibia.net:10000

Enter the username and password you created, and your all set.