Management Plane and Hypervisor Administration

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The functions of the management plane are typically exposed as a series of remote calls and function executions and as a set of APIs.

These APIs are typically leveraged through either a client or a web portal, with the latter being the most common.

In cloud computing, the hypervisor is a key component that enables multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical server. The management plane is responsible for performing administrative functions on the hypervisor, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.

To perform these functions, the management plane typically utilizes Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). APIs provide a standardized way for different components of the cloud infrastructure to communicate with each other, allowing the management plane to access and control the hypervisor.

APIs allow the management plane to automate common administrative tasks, such as deploying new VMs, scaling resources up or down, and monitoring performance. By using APIs, the management plane can access the hypervisor without needing to rely on human intervention, which reduces the risk of errors and improves efficiency.

In contrast, scripts and XML are not typically used to perform administrative functions on the hypervisor. Scripts are often used for automation, but they typically operate at a higher level of abstraction than APIs and may not be well-suited for low-level hypervisor management tasks. XML is a markup language used for data representation, and while it can be used for configuration files, it is not typically used for managing hypervisors directly.

Finally, RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is a remote access technology that allows users to connect to a remote server and access its desktop interface. While RDP can be used to perform administrative tasks on a server, it is not typically used for hypervisor management, which requires lower-level access to the underlying hardware and software components.