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Mise-en-Place: Multi-Cloud VM Scheduler

Scripts that stop and start Virtual Machines across Azure, AWS, GCP, and Oracle Cloud. Read a CSV of VMs + times and flip power states like a grill master.

⏱️ Prep Time:Perfect risotto timing
🧩 Difficulty:Intermediate

🔍 What It Does

  • ☁️ Multi-cloud support: Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud in one unified solution
  • 📋 CSV-based scheduling with cloud-specific formats for easy VM management
  • ⏰ Intelligent time-based automation with 24-hour format and flexible scheduling
  • 🔍 Automatic VM state detection and smart power management decisions
  • 🎨 Colorful chef-themed console output with clear action indicators
  • 📈 Scalable across hundreds of VMs with single script execution

⚙️ Requirements Checklist

  • ✅ PowerShell 5.1+ (Azure, AWS, GCP) or Python 3.6+ (Oracle Cloud)
  • ✅ Cloud CLI tools: Azure PowerShell, AWS CLI, gcloud, or OCI SDK
  • ✅ Proper cloud authentication and VM management permissions
  • ✅ CSV file with VM details and desired start/stop times
  • ✅ 10-15 minutes for initial setup and testing

📌 Talk Nerdy Tip:

Start with a small test CSV with just a few VMs to verify the scheduling logic before scaling to your entire infrastructure. It is like testing a new recipe with a small batch first. 👨‍🍳

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