Module 8: Developer & DevOps

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Use the VergeOS REST API to automate common infrastructure operations via REST endpoints and CLI tools
• Script with pyvergeos and PowerShell to automate bulk VM, network, and tenant operations
• Manage infrastructure with the Terraform provider for declarative, version-controlled deployments
• Automate configuration with Ansible using the VergeOS collection for playbook-driven orchestration
• Build event-driven workflows with the Task Engine using webhooks and automated task chains
• Deploy Kubernetes on VergeOS using the Docker Machine Driver, Rancher integration, and VergeOS CSI/CCM components

Prerequisites

• Completion of Module 1: Architecture Fundamentals — understanding of VergeOS platform architecture
• Completion of Module 6: Virtual Machines — understanding of VM provisioning and management
• Completion of Module 7: Multi-Tenancy — understanding of tenant creation and resource allocation
• Basic familiarity with REST APIs, command-line tools, and at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or HCL/Terraform)

Estimated Time

4 hours (2 hours reading + 2 hours lab)

VMware Bridge

VMware automation typically relies on PowerCLI, the vSphere REST API, and third-party tools like Terraform’s vSphere provider or Ansible modules. VergeOS offers a similar ecosystem: a REST API for programmatic access, a Terraform provider for infrastructure-as-code, pyvergeos (Python SDK) and PowerShell modules for scripting, and cloud-init for unattended guest OS configuration. If you’re familiar with PowerCLI or the vSphere API, the VergeOS equivalents will feel natural — with the added benefit of managing tenants, networking, and storage through the same unified API.

Nutanix Bridge

Nutanix automation typically relies on the Prism Central v3 REST API, Nutanix Calm for orchestration/blueprints, the Nutanix Terraform provider, and Ansible modules. VergeOS offers a similar ecosystem: a REST API for programmatic access, a Terraform provider for infrastructure-as-code, pyvergeos (Python SDK) and PowerShell modules for scripting, and cloud-init for guest OS configuration. If you’re familiar with the Prism API or Calm, the VergeOS equivalents will feel natural — with the added benefit of managing tenants, networking, and storage through the same unified API without needing a separate orchestration product.

Topics

REST API & CLI Tools

Authenticating with the VergeOS API, exploring endpoints, performing CRUD operations, and using the YGOR CLI for scripted automation.

Python SDK (pyvergeos)

Automating VergeOS operations with pyvergeos — VM lifecycle, network management, tenant provisioning, and bulk operations.

PowerShell Module

Managing VergeOS from Windows environments using the PSVergeOS PowerShell module for scripting and orchestration.

Terraform & Packer

Declarative infrastructure-as-code with the VergeOS Terraform provider and immutable image builds with Packer.

Ansible Collection

Playbook-driven configuration management and orchestration using the VergeOS Ansible collection.

Task Engine & Webhooks

Event-driven automation with the built-in task engine, scheduled tasks, and webhook integrations.

Kubernetes & Rancher

Running Kubernetes on VergeOS with the Docker Machine Driver, Rancher integration, CSI driver, and Cloud Controller Manager.

Lab: Infrastructure Automation

Use the REST API, Terraform, and scripting tools to automate VM and tenant provisioning end-to-end.

Module Outline

1. REST API & CLI Tools — Authentication, API explorer, CRUD operations on VMs/networks/tenants, pagination, error handling, and the YGOR CLI
2. Python SDK (pyvergeos) — SDK installation, connection management, VM lifecycle, network operations, and bulk automation patterns
3. PowerShell Module (PSVergeOS) — Module installation, cmdlet reference, scripting patterns for Windows-based automation
4. Terraform & Packer — Provider configuration, resource types, state management, Packer templates, and the Terraform Playground
5. Ansible Collection — Collection installation, inventory plugins, playbook modules, and role-based automation
6. Task Engine & Webhooks — Built-in task scheduling, event-driven workflows, webhook configuration, and automation chains
7. Kubernetes & Rancher Integration — Docker Machine Driver, Rancher UI extension, Cloud Controller Manager, CSI driver, and Helm charts
8. Lab: Infrastructure Automation — Hands-on automation using the REST API, Terraform provider, and scripting tools to provision and manage infrastructure