KASM HACKS:

  1. In 3-4 sentences, please explain the significance of virtual desktops and KASM. How can virtual desktops such as these be utilized in our AP CSP environment? (0.45)

  2. Attempt to work through the KASM setup with your team. Attach two screenshots to show that you have successfully gone through the setup: The first screenshot of KASM generating your credentials, and the second screenshot of the KASM workspace once you have logged in. (0.45)

AWS DATABASES HACKS:

  1. QUIZ: https://vardaansinha.github.io/devops/2023/04/23/DifferentAWS.html

  2. QUIZ #2: https://vardaansinha.github.io/devops/2023/04/02/AWSSQL.html

DuckDNS and AWS HACKS:

  1. HACK 1: Create a diagram (Canva). What are the pros and cons of using DuckDNS? Show a diagram of an application running on AWS using a DuckDNS system.

  2. HACK 2: Write a reflection. Why do we use DNS? How does DuckDNS work? What makes DuckDNS unique? How is DuckDNS useful for our projects? What are the steps to setup DuckDNS?

  3. HACK 3: (EXTRA CREDIT): Create your own DuckDNS setup video.

  4. HACK 4: In 2-3 complete sentences, talk about any outdated Nginx/Docker functionalities that may need to be addressed or any confusions you may have in regards to the deployment process from Trimesters 1 and 2.

  5. HACK 5: Create a Venn Diagram comparing Nginx with Lighttpd.

  6. HACK 6: Complete the Python quiz and attach your output from the notebook (should be done once you do the quiz.)

CERTBOT HACKS:

  1. Follow the instructions below and provide a full screenshot of all terminal commands after and including sudo certbot --apache all the way until it asks for the domain you want to secure. At this point you can take a screenshot and cancel the process. If you choose to continue the setup process and get Certbot fully working and show a before and after screenshot of your domain with http amd https connection we will grant extra credit points on hacks, or make up for lost points in other areas.

  2. Research and compare the security features of OpenSSL and LibreSSL, and write about the recent vulnerabilities within it. Write about your research in a fastpages blog post. It can be the same post that has your screenshot for the Certbot Hacks.

SCORING GUIDELINES:

As talked about in class, we'll be looking for effort in the hacks. Though some setups may inevitably not work, we want to see that you took a stab at it and that you understand what the errors you're getting might mean.

FOR 2/4 SECTIONS OF HACKS COMPLETE: HIGHEST WILL BE A 3.2/4 POSSIBLE --> 0.8/1

FOR 3/4 SECTIONS OF HACKS COMPLETE: HIGHEST WILL BE A 3.6/4 POSSIBLE --> 0.9/1

FOR 4/4 SECTIONS OF HACKS COMPLETE: YOU CAN GET UP TO A 4/4 --> 1/1