VMLabs System

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VMLAB Overview


The rationale for this implementation was to reduce the barrier for project creation and facilitate ad hoc experimentation. It was my goal to make this minimally intimidating for inexperienced users.


I thought it easiest if those who were less confident had a familiar interface and I didn't suspect anyone regardless of experience will be offended by a GUI, so I opted for a browser based system.

I did this through a management interface called Kimchi, which is a plugin for wok the webserver. ginger is used as a plugin mgmt system. the whole thing is backed by KVM acting as a hypervisor. Here's a link of just the interface: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kimchi-project/kimchi/master/docs/kimchi-templates.png


From the web interface, users can create vm's (guests) from template (Pre-made / provisioned VM's), monitor usage, and access the console.

Login Info

These credentials are suitable for anyone looking to use the vmlab as a sandbox

Kimchi
uname: vmlab
pw: uas




VMLABS physical Specs


OS:Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Sorry, I built it right before the new release)
RAM: 64 Gb
CPU: 4 dual core AMD Opterons (3GHZ)
HDD: 660Gb


System Architecture

TODO: Finalize plan, write this

Links

: Kimchi
: Wok
: kvm or xen


TODO

  1. Document KVM architecture
  2. Document Kimchi startup procedure
  3. Create vmlab architecture diagram
  4. Set agenda for individual boxes & services plan


If you want a vm talk to flay!