pmd features

[ssahani]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Here are the feature sets we need for pmctl web UI:

• Primary View is an overview of the VM, showing CPU/Memory Usage, Storage Usage, and any errors
• Must have network area with ability to change IP config
• Must have logs area with ability to change/set
• Must have ntp area with ability to change/set
• Must have services area with info on if services are up or down and any issues with ability to change/set
• Must have detailed storage area with detailed view of storage usage per volume
• Must be able to customize interface and login screen for branding
• Must be able to show updates
• Authentication is to either use local PAM, Kerberos, or separate user database for access.

Describe the solution you'd like

Another nice feature would be to have it use DNS tricks so you could type in a 1 word or x.com address from a browser on the local network and be able to hit this interface. This would need to be customizable.

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

Additional context

vmware/photon#1380 (comment)

[ssahani]

/cc @RussellHamker @dcasota

[dcasota]

Hi Susant,
Really good progress - the container-builder project is blockbuster movie like. Productized early = foundation for dependencies coverage.
I'm not convinced about supporting new (web UI) flavors. Skyline health diagnostics with (gpt-3 copilot for) pmctl ? If yes why if no why? Don't monetize it the wrong way.

[ssahani]

Hi Susant, Really good progress - the container-builder project is blockbuster movie like. Productized early = foundation for dependencies coverage.

Thanks @dcasota

I'm not convinced about supporting new (web UI) flavors. Skyline health diagnostics with (gpt-3 copilot for) pmctl ? If yes why if no why? Don't monetize it the wrong way.

I figure all of our VCSA will use pmctl as they have their own UI.

[ssahani]

/cc @Vasavisirnapalli