🖥️ Virtualization & Networking Lab

Set up a small Linux server lab using Multipass, VirtualBox, or Proxmox.
The lab demonstrates networking, service hosting, and system administration skills.

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📁 Project Structure

Virtualization_Networking_Lab/
│
├─ README.md
├─ docs/
│   ├─ topology.png          # Network diagram
│   ├─ db_install.log        # DB installation log
│   ├─ dns_install.log       # DNS installation log
│   ├─ web_install.log       # Web server installation log
│   └─ test.log              # Test results log
├─ scripts/
│   ├─ setup_lab.sh          # VM creation & setup of all services
│   └─ test_lab.sh           # Client testing
└─ configs/
    ├─ db_init.sql
    ├─ index.html
    └─ named.conf.options

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🌟 Features

• Virtualized lab with multiple Linux servers
• Apache/Nginx web server with a sample website
• MySQL database server
• Optional: DNS & DHCP servers
• Automated setup scripts for easy deployment

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🎯 Skills Demonstrated

• Linux server administration
• Networking (IP configuration, routing, service ports)
• Web & database hosting
• DNS & DHCP configuration

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⚙️ Usage

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/gauravchile/Virtualization_Networking_Lab.git
cd Virtualization_Networking_Lab

2. Run setup script

chmod +x scripts/setup_lab.sh
./scripts/setup_lab.sh

3. Test the lab

chmod +x scripts/test_lab.sh
./scripts/test_lab.sh

💡 Tip: Ensure virtualization is enabled in your BIOS/UEFI and that you have network access to your VMs.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Use this lab for DevOps or Sysadmin practice
• Expand by adding more servers or services (FTP, Mail, etc.)
• Check logs in docs/ for troubleshooting