Quick Start
Secure your workstation and connect to your first production server in minutes
Welcome! This guide will get you from zero to managing your first server in under 5 minutes.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you'll need:
- A Linux server (Ubuntu 22.04+, CentOS Stream 9+, Debian 11+, or Fedora 38+)
- Your server's IP address
- SSH access to your server (username + password or SSH key)
Don't have a server yet? You can use:
- AWS EC2 (Amazon Linux 2023, Ubuntu 22.04/24.04)
- DigitalOcean Droplet (Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 LTS)
- Google Compute Engine (Debian 12, Ubuntu 22.04/24.04)
- Azure VMs (Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 LTS, CentOS Stream 9)
- Any cloud provider with Linux VMs
- A local VM (UTM for Mac, VirtualBox, VMware)
- Raspberry Pi 4/5 with Raspberry Pi OS or Ubuntu
Step-by-Step Guide
Download CtrlOps
Download the latest version for your platform:
Install the Application
- Mac: Open the
.dmgfile and drag CtrlOps to Applications - Windows: Run the installer and follow the prompts
- Linux: Extract the archive and run
./ctrlops
Launch and Connect
- Open CtrlOps
- Click "Add Server" in the top right
- Enter your server details:
- Name: My Server (any name you want)
- IP Address: Your server's IP
- Username: Usually
rootor your username
- Upload your SSH key or enter password
- Click "Connect"
Start Managing!
Once connected, you'll see:
- Terminal: Execute commands with AI assistance
- File Manager: Browse and edit files visually
- Monitoring: Real-time CPU, RAM, and disk usage
- Deployments: Set up automated deployments
What's Next?
The Human Element: Once connected, you’ll see the Agentic Persona selector. This isn't just a chatbot; it's a senior engineer tuned to your specific task—be it a midnight outage or a security audit.
Engineering Support: If the handshake fails, don't waste time guessing. Contact our team at daxesh@tsttechnology.in for direct, human-to-human technical support.
Next Steps
Now that you've established your first bridge, explore the AI Terminal to see how the system translates complex kernel states into plain, actionable engineering prose.