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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Glances
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
Cross-platform system monitoring tool with a real-time web dashboard for CPU, memory, disk, network and processes
infrastructuremonitoringglancesopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Glances in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Glances
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Glances on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Glances template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted live system monitoring dashboard on your VPS, then verify metrics load.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Glances
Use the template picker search to find Glances in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Glances template
Choose the Glances template. Server Compass fills the web service, timezone, read-only Docker socket mount, host process access, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Glances settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named glances-demo and used host port 4084.
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Step 6Deploy Glances
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Glances web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Glances image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Glances is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Glances app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Glances in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Glances dashboard confirms live host metrics are reachable.
After Glances Opens
- Place Glances behind HTTPS and authentication before exposing host metrics publicly.
- Remember that the template runs with host PID access and a read-only Docker socket.
- Restrict the dashboard to trusted networks or a VPN.
- Use a custom Glances config if you need tuned thresholds or exporters.
- Monitor resource usage after enabling additional plugins.
- Avoid exposing process/container details on a public URL.
- Keep the Glances image updated for monitoring and dependency fixes.
Verified Result
The Glances dashboard loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Glances deployment questions
What does the Glances template deploy?
It deploys Glances in web mode with host process visibility and read-only Docker socket access for live system metrics.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4084, which maps to the Glances web UI on container port 61208.
Does Glances need setup after deployment?
Open the dashboard, confirm CPU, memory, disk, and container metrics update, then add a custom Glances config if needed.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Glances template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Glances with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the URL to confirm metrics are being collected
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Switch views with the keyboard shortcuts shown in the help panel (press 'h')
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(Optional) Mount a custom /glances/glances.conf and pass `GLANCES_OPT=-w -C /glances/glances.conf` to tune thresholds and exporters
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Lock down access via reverse proxy auth before exposing externally
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Glances FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Glances
How do I deploy Glances with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Glances from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Glances?
Glances requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Glances data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Glances backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Glances to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Glances image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Glances free to self-host?
Glances is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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