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+# Automotive Service Management System (ASMS)
+The Automotive Service Management System (ASMS) is a user-friendly application designed to help automobile service centers efficiently manage their operations. Whether you’re a mechanic, service advisor, or business owner, ASMS simplifies tasks related to customer management, job cards, and invoicing.
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+# Features
+1. User-Friendly Interface:
+•	ASMS has an easy-to-use interface built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
+•	It’s responsive, so you can access it from any device.
+
+3. Customer Management:
+•	Store customer details, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
+•	Keep track of vehicle information (registration numbers, chassis numbers, etc.).
+
+5. Job Cards and Invoices:
+•	Create job cards for each service request.
+•	Generate professional invoices with itemized details.
+
+7. Service Types:
+•	Define different service types (e.g., oil change, brake repair).
+•	Assign service types to job cards.
+
+# Technical Details
+1. Frontend:
+•	We used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build the user interface.
+•	Bootstrap framework ensures a clean and responsive design.
+2. Backend:
+•	PHP handles server-side scripting.
+•	MySQL database stores all data (customer info, job cards, invoices).
+
+# Deployment
+1. Azure Virtual Machine (VM):
+•	We hosted ASMS on an Ubuntu VM in Azure.
+•	Installed Apache web server and PHP.
+2. Database Setup:
+•	MySQL database is hosted on Azure.
+•	Created tables for login, customer, invoice, and more.
+3. Public Access:
+•	The application is accessible via the VM’s IP address: [172.205.232.115].
+•	To make it user-friendly, consider mapping a domain name to this IP address.
+4. CI/CD Pipeline:
+•	GitLab CI/CD automatically deploys updates whenever you push new code.
+•	This ensures your application is always up-to-date.
+
+# Conclusion
+ASMS streamlines service center operations, making life easier for mechanics and service advisors.