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Built an open-source cloud sandbox lab for students and Teachers

Torollo is an open-source cloud sandbox lab designed for students and teachers. It provides a platform for hands-on learning and experimentation in a cloud environment.

Background

Torollo is an open-source project that lets teachers and students spin up disposable, cloud-based virtual labs for hands-on learning (e.g., cybersecurity, Linux, networking). Instead of each student installing software locally or relying on expensive cloud subscriptions, Torollo runs on a standard server and provisions isolated environments on demand. It is conceptually similar to tools like AWS Cloud9, but self-hosted and free. The project is aimed at educational settings where budget or IT infrastructure is limited, and it gives instructors control over lab templates, access duration, and resource limits without needing a commercial platform.