CloudLab

CloudLab is an open-source virtual workspace platform that provides seamless access to remote desktop environments and applications. Designed for businesses, teams, and individuals, CloudLab enables secure, high-performance remote collaboration, eliminating the need for complex local setups.

🚀 Demo

demo.mp4

📌 Features

• Remote Collaboration – Share workspaces in real-time for efficient team collaboration.
• Cross-Platform Access – Access your workspace from any device, anytime.
• Pre-Configured Environments – Includes tools like Ubuntu, OnlyOffice, and Blender.
• Secure and Scalable – Ensures data privacy with strong security measures.
• Easy Admin Control – Monitor active users, manage accounts, and terminate sessions.

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📖 Architecture Overview

CloudLab follows a MERN stack architecture, using Docker for containerization and Nginx for reverse proxy management.

🔹 Frontend (React)

• Built with React to provide a seamless user experience.
• Connects to the backend via REST APIs.
• Manages user authentication and workspace interactions.

🔹 Backend (Node.js & Express)

• Handles user authentication, file management, and workspace allocation.
• Secured using JWT-based authentication.

🔹 Database (MongoDB)

• Stores user information, session details, and workspace configurations.
• Ensures data persistence for ongoing sessions.

🔹 Containerization (Docker)

• Each workspace runs inside an isolated Docker container.
• Preconfigured images for Ubuntu, OnlyOffice, and other tools.

🔹 Deployment

• Can be deployed on AWS, DigitalOcean, or self-hosted servers.
• Uses Docker Compose to orchestrate multiple services.

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🛠 Installation Guide

Follow these steps to set up CloudLab on your local machine.

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/iqbalcodes6602/cloudlab.git
cd cloudlab

2. Install Dependencies

Run the setup script based on your operating system.

For Linux/Mac:

sudo chmod +x docker_images.sh
sudo ./docker_images.sh

For Windows:

docker_images.bat

3. Install Client Dependencies

cd client
npm install

4. Install Server Dependencies

cd server
npm install

5. Start the Frontend

Runs on http://localhost:3000/

cd client
npm start

6. Start the Backend

Runs on http://localhost:5000/

cd server
nodemon index.js

7. Login & Start Using

Create an account or log in as an admin to manage users and workspaces.

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🎯 The Problem CloudLab Solves

CloudLab is built to address the need for accessible, scalable, and secure virtual work environments. It provides:

• 💼 Remote Collaboration: Ideal for teams working on shared projects.
• 🌍 Cross-Platform Accessibility: No dependency on local hardware.
• 📊 Productivity Boost: Comes with pre-configured development tools.
• 🔒 Security-Focused: Protects user data and sessions.
• ⚙️ Administrative Control: Manage users and services effortlessly.

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💡 Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you’d like to help improve CloudLab:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (feature-xyz).
3. Commit your changes.
4. Open a Pull Request.

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📜 License

CloudLab is licensed under the MIT License – feel free to use and modify it!