Add support for LXD server and VM composer #176
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LXD Initializer DaemonSet for Secure VM Host Provisioning
Overview
This PR introduces a Kubernetes DaemonSet approach for LXD initialization and VM host registration. This approach addresses a critical reviewer comment about direct LXD socket access from the CAPMaaS controller and improves security and scalability in distributed environments.
Key Changes
lxd-initializerDaemonSet that runs on each node to initialize LXD and register the node as a VM host with MAASpkg/maas/lxd/host.goto use MAAS API exclusively for VM host operationspkg/maas/vmhostspackage with comprehensive MAAS API client for VM host managementArchitecture
The new architecture separates concerns:
This approach complements the existing LXD provisioning work by providing a secure and scalable method for LXD initialization while maintaining the comprehensive VM provisioning capabilities.
Benefits
Testing
Documentation
lxd-initializer/README.mdwith setup and usage instructionslxd-initializer/integration.mdwith integration guidelxd-initializer/SUMMARY.mdwith architectural overview