OpenStack Projects For WHMCS

About OpenStack Projects For WHMCS

OpenStack Projects For WHMCS is a module that will allow you to provision virtual projects to your customers in a fully automatic manner. The module has been designed in such a way that your customers can place orders and overview them in the client area. As an administrator, you are equipped with all key features to keep track of your customers’ projects.

• Admin Area Features:

✔ Create/Suspend/Unsuspend/Terminate OpenStack Projects

✔ Change Package/Password

✔ Log In To Panel:

✔ With Single Sign-On Support To Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure

✔ View Created Project/User/Domain IDs

✔ View Scheduled Tasks

✔ View Block Storage Limits Usage Statistics

✔ Set Up Project Configuration:

✔ Define Default Domain

✔ Define Client Projects Mode:

✔ Default

✔ Only One Domain Per Client

✔ With Domain Permissions

✔ Without Domain Permissions

✔ Only One Domain And User Per Client

✔ Define User Roles

✔ Hide User Password In Client Area

✔ Inherit Domain Roles

✔ Provide OpenStack Panel Web Address

✔ Provide Default Domain/Project/User Name

✔ Select WHMCS Domain Field Content:

✔ Project Name

✔ Domain Name

✔ Disabled

✔ Select Client Area Login Information

✔ Toggle Logging API Requests

✔ Enable Login Restrictions

✔ Toggle Password Removal After Project Creation

✔ Toggle Opening Management Panel In New Window

✔ Select Block Storage Limits For Usage Statistics Widget

✔ Set Up Limits For:

✔ Compute

✔ Block Storage

✔ Network

✔ Load Balancer

✔ Container Infrastructure

✔ Kubernetes

✔ Traits (OpenStack) / Placement Groups (Virtuozzo)

✔ QoS Policy - Minimum Bandwidth Rate Rules

✔ QoS Policy - Maximum Bandwidth Limit Rules

✔ Set Up Module Custom Web And Shell Hooks

✔ Set Up Usage Billing Settings

✔ Set Up Configurable Options Settings

✔ Generate Configurable Options

✔ Set Up OpenID Connect For Single Sign-On To Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure

✔ Run Server Connection Test

• Client Area Features:

✔ View Project Details:

✔ Web Address

✔ Domain

✔ Username

✔ Password

✔ View Project Servers

✔ View Block Storage Limits Usage Statistics

✔ Manage Login Restrictions:

✔ Enable Temporary Passwords Valid Only For Predefined Time

✔ Secure User Accounts To Prevent Access

✔ Log In To Panel

✔ With Single Sign-On Support To Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure

• Configurable Options:

✔ Backup Gigabytes

✔ Backups

✔ Cores

✔ Fixed IP Addresses

✔ Floating IP Address

✔ Floating IP Addresses

✔ Gigabytes

✔ Groups

✔ Hard Limit

✔ Health Monitor

✔ Injected File Content [Bytes]

✔ Injected File Path [Bytes]

✔ Injected Files

✔ Instances

✔ Key Pairs

✔ Listener

✔ Load Balancer

✔ Member

✔ Metadata Items

✔ Network

✔ Per Volume Gigabytes

✔ Pool

✔ Port

✔ QoS Minimum Bandwidth Rates Rules

✔ QoS Maximum Bandwidth Limit Rules

✔ RAM [MB]

✔ Role-based Access Control Policy (RBAC Policy)

✔ Router

✔ Security Group

✔ Security Group Rule

✔ Security Group Rules

✔ Security Groups

✔ Server Group Members

✔ Server Groups

✔ Snapshots

✔ Subnet

✔ Subnet Pool

✔ Traits (OpenStack) / Placement Groups (Virtuozzo)

✔ Volumes

• Required Components:

✔ Gnocchi (Required For Billing)

• General Info:

✔ Integrated With Advanced Billing For WHMCS - Actual Project Resource Usage Billing

✔ Integrated With Products Reseller For WHMCS - End-To-End Solution For Products And Servers Reselling

✔ Multi-Language Support

✔ Supports Latest Stable OpenStack and Previous

✔ Supports OpenStack Gnocchi

✔ Supports Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure

✔ Supports PHP 8.2

✔ Supports WHMCS Metric Billing - Integration: CPU, Compute Instance Booting Time, Disk Device Read Bytes, Disk Device Read Requests, Disk Device Write Bytes, Disk Device Write Requests, Disk Ephemeral Size, Disk Root Size, Floating IP Addresses, IP Addresses, Load Balancers, Memory, Memory Usage, Network Incoming Bytes, Network Incoming Packets, Network Outgoing Bytes, Network Outgoing Packets, OS Images, VCPUs, Volume Size, Volumes Usage

✔ Supports WHMCS Themes "Six" And "Twenty-One"

✔ Supports WHMCS V8.11 Back To WHMCS V8.8

✔ Requires ionCube Loader V13 Or Later

✔ Easy Module Upgrade To Open Source Version

Installation and Configuration

This tutorial will show you how to successfully install and configure OpenStack Projects For WHMCS smoothly. We will guide you step by step through the whole installation and configuration process.

Installation

1. Log in to our client area and download the module.

2. Upload and extract the extension into the main WHMCS directory. Extracted files in your WHMCS directory should look like this:

3. When you install OpenStack Projects For WHMCS for the first time, you have to rename the 'license_RENAME.php' file. The file is located in '/yourWHMCS/modules/servers/OpenStackProjects/license_RENAME.php'. Rename it from 'license_RENAME.php' to 'license.php'.

4. In order to configure your license key, you have to edit the previously renamed 'license.php' file. Enter your license key between the quotation marks as presented on the following screen. You can find your license key in our client area → 'My Products'.

5. Now, set up the 'storage' folder as recursively writable. This folder is available at '/yourWHMCS/modules/servers/OpenStackProjects/'.

6. Now you have to activate the module in your WHMCS system. Log in to your WHMCS administrator area. Go to 'System Settings' → 'Addon Modules'. Afterwards, find 'OpenStack Projects' and press 'Activate' button.

7. In the next step, you need to permit access to the module. To do so, click on the 'Configure' button, select administrator groups that should have access to this addon and press 'Save Changes'.

8. Finally, set up the cron command line provided below and define its frequency (1 minute interval is suggested). php -q /yourWHMCS/modules/servers/OpenstackProjects/cron/cron.php queue This enables tasks such as 'suspend resources,' 'unsuspend resources,' 'terminate resources,' and 'lock account' to queue and run.

9. You have just successfully installed OpenStack Projects For WHMCS! You can access your module under 'Addons' → 'OpenStack Projects'.

Configuration of Server

Before you can go on, you need to copy your 'API Details' . You will need them to connect with the server successfully. Proceed to your 'OpenStack' panel. All necessary information will be found in the 'View Credentials' section under 'API Access' .

6. Now, log in to your WHMCS and proceed to 'System Settings' → 'Products/Services' → 'Servers' and press 'Add New Server'.

7. Next, enter your server 'Name' , 'Hostname' , 'IP Address' and select 'Openstack Projects' from the 'Module' field. Now, provide your 'OpenStack Server Details' . To download the 'Identity Version' , you need to click 'Get Versions' next to 'Identity Port/Path' . Make sure that your server connection is correct and save changes.

Integration with Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure If you you use Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure (VHI) – OpenStack from Virtuozzo, please use the following guide: 1. WHMCS server must have access to VHI OpenStack API, please open the required ports according to the guide 2. Configure OpenStack endpoint OpenStack endpoint 3. Use system admin or domain admin credentials to access the cluster from WHMCS side: Name: any name Hostname: VHI domain name Module: OpenStack Projects Username: admin Identity Port/Path: 5000 Identity Version: V3 Domain: Default Project ID: ID of the “admin” project from the Default domain Secure: Yes Use the above data to fill out the server creation form in the WHMCS admin area.

8. It is time to create a server group. To do so, click on 'Create New Group' .

9. Enter a name, click on your previously created server, press 'Add' and afterward 'Save Changes' . Important: Please do not add more than one server into a single server group, as the module always fetches data from the first server listed in the group. It is recommended to create one group per server configuration to prevent potential issues.

Configuration of Product

10. In order to create and configure a product, go to 'System Settings' → 'Products/Services' → 'Products/Services'. Click on 'Create a New Group'.

11. Enter your product group name and press 'Save Changes'.

12. Once you have a product group, you can create a new product. To do so, click 'Create a New Product'.

13. Afterward, choose your product type, enter your product name, choose module and the product group from the dropdown menus. Press 'Continue'.

14. Now, go to the 'Module Settings' section, choose your previously created server group from the dropdown menu. If you did not set the proper permissions, you will be asked to do it now.

15. Now, let's start configuring the settings. Note: The below description refers to the "VHI" product configuration. Configuration: Default Domain - choose a default domain for new projects based on this product. Client Projects Mode - select a preferred mode that defines how new hostings will be created. Project User Roles - define default roles for a new user. Keep in mind that the choice of roles determines the level of allowed permissions. For example, select the image_upload role if you wish to be allowed to upload OS images. Inherit Domain Roles - enable if the Domain User Role should be inherited from the Project User Roles or defined separately. Note that this option is dependent on the 'Default Domain' setting. More about User Roles can be found here. Domain User Roles - if the above 'Inherit Domain Roles' is disabled, this setting appears; here you may choose a default role in the domain for a new user based on this product. This setting, if not left empty, overwrites the 'with and without domain permissions' selections in the 'Client Projects Mode' option. Hide User Password - enable to hide the user password after project creation, the feature is particularly useful for authentication with the OpenID protocol. OpenStack Panel Web Address - is the web address for the login page to the OpenStack panel. Default Domain Name - enter a domain that will be used when the domain name is not provided. Available variables: {clientId}, {serviceId} and {rand}. Default Project Name - enter a project name used when creating a new project. If left empty, the domain name will be used instead. Available variables: {clientId}, {serviceId} and {rand}. Default User Name - enter a user name used when creating a new user. Available variables: {clientId}, {serviceId} and {rand}. Domain Field Content - specify the content data that will overwrite the WHMCS Domain Field. Client Area Login Information - select which login elements should be visible in the "Server Information" table in the client area. Choose from: username, password, domain and web address. Log API Requests - if you enable it, information on API requests will be stored in the 'Module Log' section in your WHMCS. Login Restrictions - this enables a feature that enhances security by only issuing temporary passwords that ensure access is granted only for as long as needed. Remove Password - if enabled, the password will be removed from the database as soon as the project is created. Open Management Panel In New Window - decide whether the management panel should open in the same or a new window. Block Storage Limits Widget - block storage resource usage can be displayed in the admin and client area, include at least one resource to enable.

Compute, Block-Storage, Network, Load Balancer, Container Infrastructure, Traits - these sections may vary depending on the project, some of them might be unavailable for your OpenStack project. You may easily adjust your product to your needs by modifying the available options. Type '-1' for unlimited. Note: Keep in mind that in the case of Virtuozzo server 'Traits' stand for 'Placement Groups' endpoints.

In the QoS Rules configuration, each setting or their respective configurable option operates independently. However, there are specific exceptions where options must be configured together to create a functional rule. The following rules must be set together, as the API requires both parameters to be specified: Packet Rate Limit Rules - Max Egress (kpps) and Packet Rate Limit Rules - Max Egress Burst (kpps) Packet Rate Limit Rules - Max Ingress (kpps) and Packet Rate Limit Rules - Max Ingress Burst (kpps) Bandwidth Limit Rules - Max Egress (kbps) and Bandwidth Limit Rules - Max Egress Burst (kbps) Bandwidth Limit Rules - Max Ingress (kbps) and Bandwidth Limit Rules - Max Ingress Burst (kbps)

Module Custom Web Hooks - here you may add the URL with WHMCS parameters to perform additional actions after the create/suspend/unsuspend/terminate/change package actions. These hooks allow you to trigger actions on external servers or services via HTTP requests when certain events occur in WHMCS.

Module Custom Shell Hooks - enter the commands with WHMCS parameters to perform additional actions after the create/suspend/unsuspend/terminate/change package actions. These hooks allow you to execute shell commands on your server when specific WHMCS package actions are triggered. Please refer to the following section to correctly set up the openID configuration to connect to VHI correctly.

16. Optionally, you may configure the "Usage Billing Settings" that will be utilized for the Advanced Billing For WHMCS integration. Select specific networks and IP address versions for custom parameter calculations. Important: Virtual Machines are billed only when they are directly connected to a custom network marked for billing by the administrator '(Custom Network Metric Statistics)'. If a VM is connected to the administrator's network via an intermediary router, that network will not be billed. Only networks directly assigned to the VM are considered billable. Note: Advanced Billing For WHMCS version 4.x is required, previous versions are not supported.

17. At the end of the configuration process, you can enable 'Metric Billing' and decide whether you want to generate configurable options for the product. Configurable options can be used by your clients to select each virtual machine parameter individually during order placement. Otherwise, if configurable options are not defined, then the fixed parameters specified in the earlier configuration will be used instead. If you decide to use configurable options, select the configurable options unit and then press the 'Create Configurable Options' button. There is also an 'Alternative Mode' available, which changes the way the configurable options values are verified and calculated. Select single configurable options and their values will be summed with the default product configuration values instead of overwriting them.

Now, select which options you want to generate and confirm by clicking 'Create' . Note that the configuration for disabled options will still be taken from the configuration of the main product. More information about how to use configurable options can be found here or in the official WHMCS documentation.

User Roles Configuration

Roles, or in other words permissions, in OpenStack can be assigned to users, they can be associated with either a domain or a project. Domain - on top of the hierarchy in OpenStack, domain includes all projects and users User - a user can have domain roles and project roles assigned, when you log into OpenStack, you log into a user Project - projects are created with the OpenStack Project For WHMCS module. It includes all remaining elements that are visible after logging into the user's panel, for example: virtual machines or networks

Move to 'Products/Services' → 'Module Settings' → 'Configuration'. There you will find all the options associated with the roles configuration:

Default Domain: {exemplary_domain} - 'Project' and ' User' are created in a selected domain; the 'Inherit Domain Roles' switcher and 'Domain User Roles' dropdown disappear, this is where permissions to the domain are not granted Create New One - if this option is selected, look at the 'Client Projects Mode' setting, as its selection is decisive now (a new domain per client or per service in WHMCS is created, all client services must have all projects assigned to one domain). Client Projects Mode Default - every hosting creates a new domain (project and user), in this case name generated in 'Default Domain Name' should be unique (e.g. dependent on the Service ID in WHMCS) Only one domain per client (with domain permissions) - the first service of the clients creates a domain, every next one assigns project and the new user to that domain (a user has all the permissions to the domain) Only one domain per client (without domain permissions) - the first service of the clients creates a domain, every next one assigns project and the new user to that domain (a user has no permissions to the domain) Only one domain and user per client - the first service of the client creates a domain and a user, every next service creates a project only within the existing domain Project User Roles - assigning project roles to a user, for example you need to select here the "image_upload" role to allow uploading images Inherit Domain Roles - if enabled, the user has the same roles assigned for both the domain and for the project Domain User Roles - if the above 'Inherit Domain Roles' option is disabled, the user has the selected here domain roles assigned and the 'with/without domain permissions' settings are overwritten. If left empty, the 'with/without domain permissions' setting is taken into consideration.

Important: When upgrading from 1.3.0 to 1.4.0 module version and you do not save changes in the module settings the roles will work as in the previous version.

Management

OpenStack Projects For WHMCS is a module that will allow you to provision virtual projects to your customers in a fully automatic manner. Check the manual below to learn how to configure the module to take all the advantages it has to offer.

Addon Module

While management of specific projects mostly takes place in the admin area, functions that affect the whole module can be found in the addon. See the section below for an in depth explanation of each of them.

Queue

At the top of this section you will find information regarding the cron job. The task cards can be used to filter the task table underneath.

Cron job tasks sent to the server through the module can be viewed and managed here. The basic information includes: ID - identification number unique to each task. Related Item - the product related to the task. Clicking on it will take you to its product page. Status - the current status of the task (finished, running, pending, waiting or error). Task - specific action that the task attempts to run, these are: Lock Account Suspend Resources Unsuspend Resources Terminate Resources Attempts - the number of times the task was attempted. Created At - the date when the task was first created. Updated At - the date when the status of the task was last updated.

On the right side of the tasks list you will find the action buttons. These are in order: Details - access more in-depth information about the task, including error logs. Run - attempt to run the task one more time. Delete - remove the task from the queue and the list.

Moreover, you can change additional settings by clicking on the three dots above the basic actions. Auto Prune - toggle the switch on to enable the task auto prune feature, which will delete the tasks after the specified time has passed. Auto Prune Older Than - specify the number of days that have to pass before a task is automatically pruned. Display 'Cron Job Configuration' Hint - disable to hide the cron job information.

Remember to make use of the search bar when you need to find a specific task, and the mass action feature, when you need to delete multiple tasks at once.

Translations

Customizing language files is now extremely easy with the "Translations" tool that is now available directly in the addon. Its user-friendly design makes managing various language file tweaks a smooth and efficient process. Prepare translations for the original English files with this handy built-in tool. For specific instructions on how to use this tool please refer to its dedicated article, you will find it here.

Admin Area

OpenStack Projects For WHMCS allows you to supervise and manage your customer products from the admin area of your WHMCS system. This includes supervision of such features as: Log In To Control Panel – redirecting to the OpenStack login page. Configurable options that enable you to view the chosen server details (if applicable) Module commands to allow easy and quick management of the server Create – creating a new user, a new project with a set of limits. Suspend – unassigning a project from the user to prevent a user from managing their resources. Unsuspend – assigning back a project from a user. Terminate – removing a project and removing a user (if they do not have any other projects assigned at OpenStack). Change Package – upgrading resources of the project. Change Password – changing the password of the main user in the project. Note: To change the password input the new password in the 'Password' field, scroll down to the bottom of the page to 'Save Changes' and when the page reloads, click on 'Change Password'. Scheduled Tasks - data on all scheduled tasks, their status, attempts, and dates. Block Storage Limits - if the option is enabled in the module settings, block storage resources usage will be displayed here. Metric Statistics - the section is completed with all metrics the module can observe.

Ordering New Projects

Thanks to configurable options, you are able to offer a product that your clients can match to their needs. Additionally, you are able to set up pricing for each configurable option, which makes your offer even more competitive.

Importing Existing Project

You can easily import existing projects into the module by following the instructions provided below: 1. Find a client to whom you want to assign a project. 2. Create a new service, but do not use the 'Create' action. 3. Edit the service by entering the information in every field highlighted in the image below, besides the Dedicated IP. 4. Ensure that product settings mirror the ones set up on the OpenStack side. 5. Change the service status to active. 6. Press the 'Save Changes' button.

Client Area

The client area interface of OpenStack Projects For WHMCS looks like this. As you can see, you may easily be redirected to the 'OpenStack' login page. Moreover, you can check the 'Configurable Options ' and 'Metrics Billing'. At the bottom of the page, you may find the 'Project Servers' list, which allows you to tell each server's status at a glance. You can change your password by clicking on the button under 'Actions' in the side menu.

If the 'Login Restrictions feature is enabled for your product, you will also find an additional quick access shortcut. Secure Account - use the lock icon to secure the user account to make it inaccessible until an administrator manually intervenes to reset the password or restore user access. Temporary Access - use the key icon to generate a password for the user, that will work only for a specified time.

OpenID Configuration (VHI)

Customer Domain

Follow the below instruction step by step to allow adding OpenID configuration automatically: 1. Configure OpenID in WHMCS, read the following article to learn how to proceed. 2. Open file: vhi-integration/vinfra-cmd and enter the below enumerated data: ### VHI ACCESS DETAILS export VINFRA_PORTAL= export VINFRA_USERNAME= export VINFRA_PASSWORD="" export VINFRA_PROJECT="" ### WHMCS OPENID CONFIGURATION ISSUER="" CLIENT_ID="" CLIENT_SECRET="" 3. Move to the product 'Module settings' → 'Module Custom Shell Hooks' section. There add content to the 'Create' and ' Terminate' actions, for example: Create: /home/yourWHMCS/vhi-integration/vinfra-cmd -d {$customfields.DomainName} -a create -n {$customfields.DomainName} Terminate: /home/yourWHMCS/vhi-integration/vinfra-cmd -d {$customfields.DomainName} -a delete -n {$customfields.DomainName}

4. Again, in the 'Module Settings → 'Configuration' → 'Default Domain' select the Create New One option.

5. Run 'Create' module command. 6. Press the 'Log into Panel ' button, and you will be redirected to the "Sign in" pop-up, press Sign in with 'your_user_name'. Important: You must have the vinfra program installed in /usr/bin catalog. Please contact the Virtuozzo team to get it.

Additional steps required: 1. OpenID Connect → Authorized Redirect URIs. Type in the VHI address that connects to your WHMCS, use the formula: https://VHI_DOMAIN:8800 and/or https://VHI_DOMAIN:8800/api/v2/login/idp/

2. Add the below lines to the .htaccess file: Order allow,deny Allow from 138.128.150.246 Allow from 192.168.5.91 satisfy any RewriteEngine On RewriteRule ^.well-known/openid-configuration ./oauth/openid-configuration.php [L,NC]

3. Domain and WHMCS system URLs must have https protocol:

4. Enter the login link into the OpenStack Panel web address

Predefined Domain

Follow the below instruction step by step to use a predefined domain for OpenID configuration: 1. Configure OpenID in WHMCS, read the following article to learn how to proceed. 2. Make sure your product 'project_admin' included in 'Project User Roles' and a domain under 'Default Domain' in the product configuration.

3. Configure OpenID in VHI. Remember to include the same domain that has been used during product configuration in WHMCS after the '=' symbol in 'Metadata URL'.

4. Select 'Authorization Code Flow'.

Tips

1. Please remember that if you integrate OpenStack Projects For WHMCS with Advanced Billing For WHMCS, the cron task should be set no more than once for an hour.

2. Metrics can be calculated basing on total or average usage for a given period of time. You can edit this in the following file: /yourWHMCS/modules/servers/OpenstackProjects/app/Config/configuration.yml Find the averageBilling option and set: 'false' for total usage 'true' for average usage

3. In the same file, you can disable usage metrics. If you have a large database, this might speed up the module significantly. Set disableUsageMetrics to true to disable the function.

Update Instructions

An essential guidance through the process of updating the module is offered here. Before updating your OpenStack Projects For WHMCS module to version 1.8.0, it is strongly recommended to delete all files (excluding license.php) located in: /yourWHMCS/modules/servers/OpenStackProjects/. After a successful upgrade, please proceed to the product's module settings section to ensure a smooth transition.

Upgrade Guide

Seeking a solution that offers greater flexibility, customization tailored to your precise needs, and unrestricted availability? There is an option that not only proves to be cost-effective in the long run but also includes prioritized support services, making it a truly valuable investment. Opt for the Open Source version of your OpenStack Projects For WHMCS module to unlock these benefits. Simply click on either the Get Source Code or Upgrade To Lifetime button found on the product's page in our client area to complete the one-step upgrade process, with a dedicated discount already applied. Follow a comprehensive guide covering the transition process, the advantages it brings, and step-by-step instructions on what to do next after the order has been successfully finalized.

Common Problems

1. When you have problems with connection, check whether your SELinux or firewall does not block ports.

2. If you encounter a connection error in the module settings: 'Error:Connection Error: No route to host (Action: GET https://compute-api.svc.vstoragedomain.:8784/v2.1/5dcda23cb9bd4718b32610bbe18a1382/os-availability-zone). Check WHMCS module log for more information' Please make sure the API IP address is public or there is a domain setup. For more details please refer to the official Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure documentation.