VMBOKader

VMBOKader is a software framework for benchmarking and orchestrating virtual machine environments. It provides a standardized way to define, deploy, execute, and analyze VM performance tests across different hypervisors and cloud platforms. The project aims to improve reproducibility and comparability of VM benchmarks by offering reusable components and a common data model.

Its architecture centers on a lightweight core orchestrator and separate modules for benchmarks, providers, and data collection. The benchmark library contains repeatable test scenarios (CPU, memory, I/O, network workloads), while the provider adapters handle VM provisioning and lifecycle management across KVM, VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud APIs. A results collector normalizes metrics and a reporting layer produces summaries and visualizations.

Typical use involves authoring a test plan in a declarative format, provisioning the target VMs, running benchmarks, collecting telemetry, and comparing results against baselines. The framework emphasizes automation, parameterization, and traceability, enabling repeated runs with consistent environments.

VMBOKader is positioned as an open-source project aimed at researchers, cloud operators, and benchmarking teams. Development is community-driven, with contributions spanning benchmark modules, provider adapters, and documentation. The project encourages interoperability and provides documentation on integration with CI pipelines and reproducible test environments.