🚢 Project Nautilus – A Real-World DevOps Simulation by KodeKloud
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📌 Overview
Welcome to Project Nautilus, an immersive simulation developed by KodeKloud under the leadership of Mumshad Mannambeth. This project is part of the KodeKloud Engineer Initiative Program that places DevOps engineers in realistic, hands-on infrastructure management roles.
This simulation mirrors the real-life challenges faced in managing complex infrastructure – covering Git, Kubernetes, Linux, Networking, CI/CD, and more.
🧭 About xFusionCorp & Project Nautilus
xFusionCorp Industries has launched the Nautilus subdivision to support naval operations with cutting-edge technology:
Sonar Systems
Unmanned Vehicles
Submarines & Laser Guidance
Maritime Operational Support Systems
Goal: Help naval forces make smarter procurement decisions while maintaining safety, cost-efficiency, and extended machine lifespans.
⚙️ Application Architecture
Project Nautilus follows a three-tier architecture hosted in the Stratos Datacenter (North America region):
1. Client Tier
Web browser-based clients that interact with the application via HTTP(S).
2. Application Tier (LAMP Stack)
Linux, Apache, MariaDB, PHP
Hosts web applications and handles business logic
3. Data Tier
MariaDB relational database
Stores persistent data for all tiers
4. Load Balancer
- NGINX used to distribute traffic between application servers.
📁 Shared Services
| Service | Description |
| Storage Filer | NAS-based shared storage for app servers |
| SFTP Server | Secure data transfers between remote systems |
| Backup Server | Short-term backups and archival |
| Jump Host | Secure SSH gateway for admin access |
🧱 Infrastructure Layout
| Server Name | IP | Hostname | User | Password | Purpose |
| stapp01 | 172.16.238.10 | stapp01.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | tony | Ir0nM@n | Nautilus App 1 |
| stapp02 | 172.16.238.11 | stapp02.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | steve | Am3ric@ | Nautilus App 2 |
| stapp03 | 172.16.238.12 | stapp03.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | banner | BigGr33n | Nautilus App 3 |
| stlb01 | 172.16.238.14 | stlb01.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | loki | Mischi3f | HTTP Load Balancer |
| stdb01 | 172.16.239.10 | stdb01.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | peter | Sp!dy | Database Server |
| ststor01 | 172.16.238.15 | ststor01.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | natasha | Bl@kW | Storage Server |
| stbkp01 | 172.16.238.16 | stbkp01.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | clint | H@wk3y3 | Backup Server |
| stmail01 | 172.16.238.17 | stmail01.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | groot | Gr00T123 | Mail Server |
| jump_host | Dynamic | jump_host.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | thor | mjolnir123 | SSH Jump Server |
| jenkins | 172.16.238.19 | jenkins.stratos.xfusioncorp.com | jenkins | j@rv!s | CI/CD Server |
🎯 Why This Project Is Important
✅ Hands-On Learning: Apply concepts instead of just reading theory
🛠️ Skill Refresh: Perfect for professionals with 3+ years to stay updated
🌐 Simulation-Based: Mimics real production infrastructure
📚 Documentation-Friendly: Encourages GitHub usage and public learning
📘 Follow My Progress
I’ve been documenting my journey and daily tasks on GitHub. You can explore it here:
🔗 Project Nautilus - KodeKloud Engineers
🙌 Special Thanks
Huge shoutout to Mumshad Mannambeth and the KodeKloud team for building such an amazing real-world DevOps playground.
🔖 Tags
#DevOps #KodeKloud #ProjectNautilus #MumshadMannambeth #Git #Kubernetes #Linux #CI/CD #RealWorldSkills #DevOpsEngineer
