Project 2: Virtualization & Cloud Basics
Learn how to set up and manage virtual machines, cloud instances, and containerized environments.
Project 2: Virtualization & Cloud Basics
Learn how to set up and manage virtual machines, cloud instances, and containerized environments.
Virtualization & Cloud Basics
Overview
Understanding virtualization is essential for modern IT and cybersecurity. This project introduces students to virtual machines (VMs), cloud computing, and containers, helping them build the skills required to deploy and manage virtual environments.
What You Will Learn
- Setting up virtual machines using VirtualBox, Hyper-V, or VMware
- Understanding cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Working with containers (Docker Basics)
- Remote access using SSH and networking
- Snapshotting, exporting, and restoring environments
Self-Check: Test Your Virtualization Knowledge
Before proceeding to the full lab, try answering these:
- What are the benefits of virtualization over physical hardware?
- What command is used to SSH into a remote server?
- How do containers differ from traditional VMs?
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Submitting Your Work
- Document your work using screenshots, Markdown reports, or PDFs.
- Submit through the designated platform (GitHub, LMS, or course website).
Virtualization & Cloud Basics Lab
Virtualization & Cloud Basics Lab Setting Up Your Virtual Environment Follow these steps to set up your virtualization platform: 1. Choosing Your Virtualization Platform Select one of the following options to create a virtual machine: VirtualBox (Recommended for most users) Hyper-V (For Windows Pro/Enterprise users) VMware Workstation Player Cloud Instances (AWS, Azure, GCP) 2. Installing a Virtual Machine Download Ubuntu or Debian ISO from the official site. Create a new virtual machine in your chosen platform. Allocate 2+ CPU cores, 4GB RAM, and 20GB storage. Boot the VM and install the operating system. Working with Virtual Machines 3. Managing VM Snapshots Take a snapshot before making system changes. Restore a previous snapshot if something breaks. Export VM configurations for backup. 4. Remote Access with SSH Enable SSH on your virtual machine: sudo apt update && sudo apt install openssh-server sudo systemctl enable ssh sudo systemctl start ssh Find your VM’s IP address: ip a Connect from your host machine: ssh user@<vm-ip-address> Introduction to Containers 5. Setting Up Docker (Optional but Recommended) Install Docker: sudo apt update && sudo apt install docker.io -y sudo systemctl enable docker sudo systemctl start docker Run a simple container: docker run hello-world List running containers: docker ps Self-Check: Virtualization & Cloud Mastery Try answering these questions: ...