You are tasked with completing an academic report based on a systems administration assignment (Module: CET262 – Virtualisation and Cloud Infrastructure) from the University of East London

You are tasked with completing an academic report based on a systems administration assignment (Module: CET262 – Virtualisation and Cloud Infrastructure) from the University of East London.

Key Points:

• Configure an Arch Linux virtual machine (VM) with 40GB storage (split into multiple files), 2GB memory, and default CPU settings.
   
• Install Arch Linux without a GUI — strictly using CLI.
   
• Create specific disk partitions:
   
  • /boot – 512MB
     
  • /home – 14GB
     
  • / (root) – 25.5GB (remaining space)
     
• Secure the root account and set up administrative users (yourself and IT Manager).
   
• Create user accounts for specified roles (Technical Lead Developer, Website Developer, Software Tester) with proper permission settings under /srv/.
   
• Configure a secure SSH server for all users.
   
• Implement a secure development project directory, controlling access between developers and testers.
   
• Install and configure Docker with:
   
  • MySQL container (internal access only)
     
  • phpMyAdmin container (accessible via reverse proxy at /phpmyadmin)
     
  • NGinx container serving a website (on port 80, using /srv/http).
     

Deliverable:

• A professional PDF report (~1500 words).
   
• Must detail every step from VM creation to full configuration.
   
• Include proper justifications and explanations for all decisions.
   
• Use Harvard referencing style if any external materials are used.
   
• Include screenshots in an appendix and reference them correctly inside the main report text.
   

Important:

• A+ quality writing is expected.
   
• Proper academic formatting is required: cover page, table of contents, clear headings/subheadings, references, and appendices.
   
• No plagiarism; originality checks will apply.