Nimbus Cloud is an open-source cloud computing platform designed to manage and orchestrate cloud resources. It provides a suite of tools for managing virtual machines, storage, and networking in both private and public cloud environments.Support scientific research by providing on-demand cloud computing for computationally intensive tasks.Enable private and hybrid cloud deployments by turning clusters into clouds and offering compatibility with public cloud services.Offer flexible and customizable cloud environments tailored to the needs of research institutions.Simplify cloud management with user-friendly tools for both experts and non-experts.Ensure resource scalability and elasticity for efficient use of computational resources.Provide a secure and isolated multi-tenant environment for sensitive data and projects.Promote cost-effective cloud computing by leveraging existing infrastructure and reducing hardware costs.Encourage collaboration and resource sharing through cloud federation and community-driven development
Software Requirements
• Language : Java, Python, YAML, JavaScript
• Tools : Apache NetBeans IDE 22
• Cloud server tool : Nimbus – 2.12.0
• Database : MySQL 8.0.3
• Operating System : Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS 64-bit/Windows
• Libraries : nimbus-jose-jwt-2.12.0.jar
• Hypervisor : Xen, Kernal based Virtual Machine
• Deployment Model : public or private, Hybrid, Community Cloud
• Service Model : Infrastructure as a Service
• Cloud Service Provider : Amazon EC2 WSDL Web Service
• Tools : Nimbus CLI, Nimbus API
Operations
Workspace Service: Allows clients to manage and administer Vms.
Workspace Resource Manager: Implement VM instance creation on a site and management.
Workspace Pilot: provides virtualization with significant changes to the site configurations.
Workspace Control: Implement VM instance management such as start, stop, pause.
Context Broker: Allows clients coordinate large virtual cluster launches automatically and repeatedly.
Workspace Client: A complex client that provides full access to the workspace functionality.
Cloud Client: A simplier client providing access to selected functionalities in the workspace service.
Storage Service: Cumulus is a web service providing users with storage capabilities to store images and works in conjuction with gridFTP.
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