Proposed: Hyperv windows Harvester Test

The Context

Currently, we are operating a Kubernetes cluster in a Linux environment. However, the need to test our applications in a Windows environment has been identified. This is where Hyper-V Windows Harvester becomes relevant.

The Problem Statement

Our existing testing environment does not cater to Windows-based applications. We require a solution that enables us to test these applications in a Windows environment without the necessity of setting up an entirely new cluster.

Describe how your proposal will work with code, pseudo-code, mock-ups, or diagrams

We can utilize Hyper-V to establish a Harvester HCI virtual machine (VM) on our current Windows desktop. Here’s a basic outline of the steps involved:

Install Hyper-V on the Windows desktop.
Create a new VM using Hyper-V.
Install Harvester HCI on the new VM.
Configure the Harvester HCI VM for our testing needs.
Run tests on the Harvester HCI VM.

The Benefits

Enables us to test Windows-based applications without the need for a separate Windows server.
Conserves resources by leveraging our existing infrastructure.
Enhances our testing coverage and improves the quality of our software.

The Downsides

Requires additional configuration and maintenance.
Potential performance issues due to running a VM on top of the Windows desktop.

The Road Not Taken

We could have opted to set up a separate Windows server for testing. However, this would necessitate significant resources and may not be cost-effective.

The Infrequent Use Case

This setup might not be ideal if we need to run high-performance applications that demand all the resources of a dedicated server.

In Core and Done by Us

The implementation of this proposal will be carried out by our internal development team.

Status

Status: Proposed

Decision Makers

V-Sekai development team