Virtual Machine Management | Multi-Cloud VM Control Platform | Nife

Nife provides a unified interface for managing virtual machines across multiple cloud providers. With VM Management, you can create, configure, monitor, and control virtual machine instances hosted on AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure from a single dashboard.

Overview#

The VM Management system allows you to:

  • Create VM Instances: Provision new virtual machines on your preferred cloud provider
  • Manage Lifecycle: Start, stop, restart, and delete VM instances
  • Monitor Performance: Track resource usage and instance health
  • Configure Credentials: Securely store and manage cloud provider credentials
  • Multi-Cloud Support: Work seamlessly across AWS, GCP, and Azure
  • Export Data: Export VM instance information in CSV or JSON formats

Key Features#

Unified Dashboard#

View all your VM instances across different cloud providers in one centralized location with rich filtering and search capabilities.

Multi-Cloud Support#

  • AWS: Amazon EC2 instances with IAM credential management
  • GCP: Google Compute Engine instances with service account authentication
  • Azure: Virtual machines with service principal authentication

Instance Management#

  • Start, stop, and restart instances
  • Configure instance settings
  • View detailed instance information
  • Monitor instance health and status

Organization-Based Access#

Manage VM instances at the organization level with proper access controls and isolation.

Data Export#

Export your VM inventory as CSV or JSON for reporting and analysis.

Use Cases#

Development Teams#

Quickly provision development and testing environments across multiple cloud providers.

Production Infrastructure#

Manage production VM instances with monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery capabilities.

Cost Optimization#

Track and optimize your cloud spending by managing resources across providers.

Multi-Cloud Strategy#

Maintain flexibility by distributing workloads across different cloud providers.

Getting Started#

To get started with VM Management:

  1. Access VM Management: Navigate to the VM Management section in your Nife dashboard
  2. Create VM Instances: Add your first VM instance by selecting your cloud provider
  3. Configure Credentials: Provide the necessary credentials for your cloud provider
  4. Monitor & Manage: Use the dashboard to monitor and manage your instances

FAQ#

Can I manage VMs from different cloud providers in one dashboard? Yes! Nife's unified dashboard lets you manage AWS EC2, GCP Compute Engine, and Azure VMs all in one place.

Is my cloud provider data secure? Yes. Credentials are encrypted and securely stored. Nife never stores your instance data, only references.

What cloud providers does Nife support? Nife supports AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure with full management capabilities.

Can I automate VM operations? Yes. Use Nife's automation features to schedule start/stop operations and create management workflows.

Next Steps#