Cloud Learning Environment using Ubuntu

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This repository presents a portfolio project based on my bachelor’s thesis.

It demonstrates practical work with:

• Ubuntu Server
• virtualization platforms
• infrastructure planning
• user isolation
• technical documentation
• platform comparison

The project was built to show hands-on understanding of shared virtualized environments and their suitability for ICT learning use.

Overview

This project demonstrates the implementation of a cloud-based ICT learning environment using Ubuntu Server. The focus is on deploying and evaluating two virtualization platforms:

• MicroStack
• Apache CloudStack

The project is based on my bachelor’s thesis and presents a practical comparison of both platforms from the perspective of learning environments, infrastructure management, usability, and user isolation.

Repository Contents

• Architecture
• MicroStack
• Apache CloudStack
• Security and User Isolation
• Isolation Tests
• Platform Comparison
• Practical Findings
• Operational Relevance
• Thesis Background
• Future Improvements
• Finnish Version
• Project Summary

Why This Project Matters

This project shows practical work with virtualization, infrastructure planning, platform evaluation, and documentation.

It also demonstrates the ability to:

• analyze technical platforms in a structured way
• work with server-based environments
• think about user isolation and shared infrastructure
• turn academic work into a practical technical portfolio

Goals

• Deploy cloud platforms on Ubuntu Server
• Evaluate virtualization platforms for educational use
• Test user isolation and role separation
• Compare MicroStack and Apache CloudStack
• Document installation, configuration, and testing process

Technologies

• Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS
• MicroStack
• Apache CloudStack
• KVM
• MariaDB
• NFS
• Linux system administration
• Virtualization and networking

Key Focus Areas

• Virtualization as an ICT learning environment
• User isolation in shared infrastructure
• Platform usability and manageability
• Network setup and administration
• Documentation and repeatability

Results

The project showed that both MicroStack and Apache CloudStack can be used in an ICT learning environment, but they serve slightly different purposes.

• MicroStack is lightweight and easier to deploy
• Apache CloudStack provides broader management capabilities
• Both platforms support user isolation and virtual machine management
• CloudStack is more suitable for advanced and larger environments
• MicroStack is well suited for learning and introductory use

Background

This repository is based on my bachelor’s thesis:
“Virtualization Technology as an ICT Learning Environment”

The purpose of this repository is to turn the thesis work into a more technical and practical portfolio project.

Future Direction

This project can be extended with:

• architecture diagrams
• sanitized configuration examples
• automation scripts
• security hardening notes
• cloud governance and IAM-oriented extensions

Author

Yevhenii Malin
Bachelor of Engineering (ICT)