Chapter 3. Webmin Category

Webmin provides a number of configurable options, and access control features in order to allow maximum flexibility and security of the Webmin server and the various Webmin system administration modules. These features are accessed through the Webmin tab on the index page of Webmin. When in the Webmin category, you will see icons for Webmin Actions Log, Webmin Configuration, Webmin Servers Index, and Webmin Users. Keep in mind that the modules located under the Webmin tab are for configuring Webmin itself, not the underlying system. So, for example, creating a user in the Webmin Users module will not create a system user, only a Webmin user.

Figure 3-1. The Webmin Index

3.1. Webmin Actions Log

This page provides access to the Webmin log. This log can be configured for each module, and individual users. This module does not configure the logs, but provides a means to search the logs for actions performed by particular logged users, or actions performed in given logged modules. Configuration of Webmin's logging capabilities is covered in the Webmin Configuration section.