VM-IaaS-Wizard is a versatile Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform, built using Go (Golang), designed to empower users to create, manage, and interact with virtual machines across different platforms. This platform provides a command-line interface (CLI) for streamlined virtual machine management.
VM-IaaS-Wizard is a versatile IaaS solution, written in Go, that caters to virtual machine management across a wide range of platforms. It offers a user-friendly CLI client that connects to a back-end server, allowing users to interact with virtual machines seamlessly.
- Flexibility: Designed in Go to work with various virtualization technologies and platforms.
- Simplicity: Provides an intuitive CLI, built with Go, for virtual machine management.
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The "CLI Client" represents the command-line interface that users interact with to manage virtual machines.
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The "Backend Server (Gorilla Mux)" is the server component that handles incoming requests from the CLI and communicates with the Type-2 Hypervisor.
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The "Type-2 Hypervisor (e.g., QEMU)" is responsible for creating, managing, and executing virtual machines.
The heart of VM-IaaS-Wizard is its powerful CLI client, built with Go, which simplifies virtual machine management, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users. With the CLI, you can:
- Create new virtual machines with custom specifications.
- Start and stop existing virtual machines with ease.
- Delete virtual machines that are no longer needed.
- Import, export, and manage virtual machine disk images.
- Configure basic networking for communication between virtual machines and the host system.
- Receive informative error messages that guide you through potential issues for a smooth experience.
The command-line interface (CLI) of VM-IaaS-Wizard is developed using Cobra, a popular library for building command-line applications in Go. Cobra provides a robust framework for creating intuitive and feature-rich CLI commands, making it easier for users to interact with virtual machines.
The CLI client communicates with a robust back-end server, developed in Go, that handles the heavy lifting of managing virtual machines. The back-end server:
- Integrates seamlessly with various hypervisors, allowing users to manage virtual machines across different platforms.
- Implements an API for communication with the CLI client, enabling easy scripting and automation.
- Provides a secure and reliable environment for virtual machine operations.
The backend server of Minimal-IaaS-Manager is built using Gorilla Mux, a powerful router and dispatcher for building RESTful APIs in Go. Gorilla Mux enhances the capabilities of our backend, enabling seamless communication between the CLI client and the server.
VM-IaaS-Wizard leverages a Type-2 hypervisor, specifically QEMU, to efficiently execute virtual machines. Hypervisor:
- QEMU supports a wide range of host and guest operating systems, making it suitable for diverse virtualization scenarios.
- QEMU allows users to take snapshots of virtual machine states and create backups, enhancing data safety and management.
VM-IaaS-Wizard leverages a Type-2 hypervisor, specifically QEMU, to efficiently execute virtual machines. QEMU is a powerful open-source emulator and virtualization tool known for its platform compatibility, performance, snapshot capabilities, and versatility.
- Fork the repository.
- Clone your fork locally.
- Make changes and commit.
- Push your changes to your fork.
- Open a pull request with clear details.
Please follow Go's style guide, write clear code and comments, and test your changes.
The project's roadmap outlines upcoming milestones and enhancements:
- Enhanced Networking: Implement advanced networking configurations.
- User Authentication: Add authentication and authorization for secure access.
- Security Improvements: Strengthen security by securing API endpoints.
This Go-based project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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