Operating System Stack

In the realm of Labo-CBZ, the choice of Operating Systems (OS) forms the backbone of our infrastructure, enabling us to provide a robust suite of services for developers, including hosting and computational resources. This section delves into the various OS used within our laboratory and the rationale behind their selection, ensuring our team, CBD D-velop, leverages the most efficient and reliable technologies.

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Our Operating System stack is meticulously chosen to cater to the diverse needs of our services. It includes:

Proxmox as our Hypervisor OS, offering a scalable and secure virtualization environment.
Openmediavault for NAS/storage solutions, ensuring reliable data management and accessibility.
Ubuntu (server) as the primary OS for Virtual Machines (VMs), known for its stability and extensive support.
Debian for Linux Containers (LXCs), providing a lightweight and efficient option for running isolated environments.
IPFire as the virtualized firewall OS, securing our network against threats while maintaining optimal performance.
Pfsense as the physical firewall OS, providing advanced security features and robust network protection.

Each of these selections plays a pivotal role in our infrastructure, chosen for their reliability, performance, and compatibility with our development needs.

Proxmox PVE, for our Hypervisors

Proxmox VE is our chosen Hypervisor OS, facilitating virtualization with a strong emphasis on usability and functionality. It allows us to manage VMs and containers, storage, and networked clusters through a single, integrated platform. The decision to use Proxmox is driven by its open-source nature, robust community support, and its ability to provide a flexible and scalable virtualization solution.

You can find more information about this distribution here.

Proxmox PBS, for our Backups Hypervisors

Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) is our selected Hypervisor OS for backup and disaster recovery purposes. It provides a comprehensive and reliable solution for backing up and restoring virtual machines, containers, and physical hosts. With its intuitive web-based interface and advanced features such as deduplication and encryption, Proxmox PBS ensures the safety and availability of our critical data.

You can find more information about this distribution here.

Openmediavault, for our NAS/Storage Providers

Openmediavault serves as our NAS and storage solution, offering an easy-to-use, web-based interface that simplifies file sharing, data backup, and storage management. Its selection is based on its open-source framework, extensive plugin system, and compatibility with various hardware and network protocols, making it an ideal choice for our storage needs.