Welcome to HackUCF Private Cloud Wiki
Important: Acceptable Use Policy
Before using the HackUCF Private Cloud Platform, please review and agree to our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). All users must comply with these terms and conditions.
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What is HackUCF Private Cloud?
HackUCF Private Cloud (PCV2) is a student-managed OpenStack cloud infrastructure that provides Hack@UCF members with hand on cloud computing experience. Our private cloud offers virtualized compute resources, networking, and storage services in a controlled educational environment.
Key Features
- OpenStack Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud platform used by enterprises worldwide
- Educational Focus: Designed for learning cloud computing, system administration, and cybersecurity
- Student Access: Available to UCF students and faculty for coursework and research projects
- Real-World Experience: Gain practical skills with the same technologies used in professional environments
Getting Started
If you're new to HackUCF Private Cloud, we recommend starting with our comprehensive setup guide:
🚀 OpenStack Overview & GUI Guide - Start here for your first introduction to the platform
User Guides & Documentation
Essential Setup
- OpenStack Setup Guide - Complete initial setup and configuration
- Security Groups Guide - Configure network security and firewall rules
Instance Management
- How to Launch an Instance - Create and deploy virtual machines
- Migration Guide - Move instances between hosts and storage
- Windows Instances - Working with Windows virtual machines
Networking & Infrastructure
- How to use Virtual Networks - Configure network topologies and routing
- Linux Cyberlab Secure - Secure Linux configurations for cybersecurity labs
Advanced Topics
- OpenStack with Terraform - Infrastructure as Code automation
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
Support & Resources
- Documentation: This wiki contains comprehensive guides and tutorials
- Community: Join the HackUCF Discord for community support and discussions
- GitHub: Contribute to documentation and report issues on our GitHub repository
Contributing
This documentation is a collaborative effort! We welcome contributions from the community:
- Submit documentation improvements via GitHub pull requests
- Report issues or suggest enhancements through GitHub issues
- Share your knowledge by writing new guides and tutorials
Note: This is an educational platform. Please review the usage policies and acceptable use guidelines before proceeding with your projects.