Hi all, I've had some issues receiving emails from the list, so hopefully this one works.
Some further info on my management GUI project:
- It will be open source (probably on github) - Qt Quick based - Similar (but not identical) in functionality and look'n'feel to Windows Server Manager - It is motivated by the same reasons that Russell Doty so thoughtfully explained on his Tech Ponder blog re: Linux management. I see a place for both CLI and GUI interfaces. - Leveraging OpenLMI for my project has dual benefits: it provides a useful, consistent mechanism to manage local and remote systems, and it is an opportunity for me to participate in the development of OpenLMI itself (since Linux *badly* needs a unified PowerShell-like management interface) - Looking a *long* way ahead, I'm interested whether such a tool could be the basis for, or at least a component of, autonomic computing
My background:
- I'm an infrastructure architect (and RHCE) working for an Australian bank with around 20 years of IT industry experience, covering most areas of infrastructure (as a customer only - I haven't worked for a tech vendor). - I'm a hobbyist developer, dabbling mainly in C/C++ and Python/Django - I'm motivated to work on a Linux-related open source project as it represents the intersection of my personal and professional interests, and I perceive it to be a form of community service where I can use my skills and experience to give something back to the (global) community - This is my first open source project contribution, so please be gentle :) - I can confidently contribute between 10-15 hours a week
My project status:
- I'm still learning the Qt Quick framework - I need to wrap my head around the OpenPegasus C++ client library and WBEM in general - I don't expect my first proof-of-concept pre-alpha release for a few more months at least
Areas where I can contribute to the OpenLMI project:
- OpenLMI provider development - Documentation - Web site content
Hope this info helps.
Steve