VM Nexus

VM Nexus is a full-stack application designed for seamless management of virtual machines (VMs), utilizing Docker, Django, and ReactJS to provide a reliable and efficient experience for both backend and frontend operations.

Project Overview

VM Nexus simplifies virtual machine management by enabling CRUD operations on VM models through a user-friendly API and dynamic frontend interface. Designed with Docker for streamlined deployment, the application facilitates execution of Django and Webpack processes, enhancing development and production workflows.

Technologies Used

• Docker - Containerizes the application and manages dependencies for consistent deployment.
• Django - Provides the backend framework and RESTful API for handling VM data.
• ReactJS - Powers the frontend with dynamic UI to display and manage VM data.
• Webpack - Bundles frontend resources, integrated to run with the backend.

Features

• Dockerized Development Environment: Launches the Django backend and Webpack with a single command, improving setup efficiency.
• VM Management API: RESTful API to perform CRUD operations on VM models, built with Django REST Framework.
• Dynamic Frontend: Displays a table view of all VMs on localhost:8000, allowing quick interaction with VM data.
• SSH Key Integration: Added ssh_key field to enhance secure VM connections, with database migration enabled for future expansion.

Setup & Installation

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/ankush7kumar/vm-nexus.git
cd vm-nexus

Docker Setup

Ensure Docker is installed and running.

Run the application with Docker Compose:

docker-compose up --build

Frontend Access

Access the ReactJS frontend at http://localhost:8000 to view and manage VMs.

API Documentation

The VM Nexus API provides CRUD functionality for VM resources: ss

• GET /api/vms/: Retrieve all VM instances.
• POST /api/vms/: Create a new VM instance.
• PUT /api/vms//: Update an existing VM instance.
• DELETE /api/vms//: Delete a VM instance.

Assumptions and Design Decisions

• Docker Integration: Combined Webpack and Django server into a single docker-compose setup for streamlined development.
• SSH Key for Security: Added ssh_key field to support future needs for secure VM connections.
• Frontend and API Coordination: Built with scalability in mind, enabling VM Nexus to accommodate additional fields and views as needed.

Future Enhancements

• Enhanced Security: Add OAuth for secured API access.
• Advanced Filters: Include filtering options for VM properties in the table view.
• Real-time Updates: WebSocket integration for real-time VM status updates.