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Introduction to Spinup
Spinup is an innovative service at Yale University, revolutionizing the way we manage and deploy IT infrastructure resources. Designed for efficiency and security, Spinup offers a user-friendly platform that integrates seamlessly with Yale's existing systems and services.
What are infrastructure resources?
Servers, databases, storage shares, containers, domain names, etc.
Why use Spinup?
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Time savings, minutes to provision
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Ease of use, there is no need to learn complex cloud platform specific processes, procedures and terminology.
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Resources are behind Yale’s enterprise firewall offering protection from malicious actors
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Key Benefits of Using Spinup
Rapid Provisioning: Deploy servers, databases, and other resources in minutes, not hours.
User-Friendly Interface: No need to navigate complex cloud-specific procedures. Spinup’s intuitive design makes it accessible for all skill levels.
Enhanced Security: All resources are protected behind Yale’s enterprise-grade firewall, safeguarding against external threats.
Seamless Integration: Enjoy full access to Yale services such as mailemail, Active Directory, and Storage@Yale.
Automatic Maintenance: Operating system patches are applied regularly and automatically and regularly applied.
Network Integration: Spinup servers are assigned receive Yale IP addresses and are registered with Yale’s Domain Name Service ( DNS).
Temporary environments for developing Development and Testing: Create temporary environments ideal for development and testing projects.
Data Backup: Benefit from 14 days of Backups
You have full privilege
Pay for what you use
Spinup and security
Pre approved for moderate and high risk data
Shared responsibility model with clear definitions on what security measures are built in and what is required by the user
Built in security calculator to help determine data risk level and data type
Spinup provides security enhancements such as
Multi-Factor Authentication
Disk encryption
Industry standard security hardened Operating Systems
Centralized logging
Data type tagging
Regular compliance/attestation agreements
What’s next?
S3 Static Website Generator
On demand Snapshot Management
Custom Image Marketplace
On demand Usage/Cost Reporting
More info on the Spinup service, https://it.yale.edu search for Spinup
Check out our public webpage, https://spinup.yalepages.org
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automatic backups.
Full Control with Accountability: Full administrative privileges with a pay-for-what-you-use model.
Transparent Cost Management: Clear and upfront cost reporting.
Spinup and Security
Spinup is pre-approved for handling both moderate and high-risk data. It employs a shared responsibility model, clearly outlining the security measures provided and those required by the user. Key security features include:
Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced access control.
Disk encryption to secure data at rest.
Security-hardened Operating Systems adhering to industry standards.
Centralized logging for improved monitoring and analysis.
Data type tagging for effective data management.
Regular compliance and attestation agreements to ensure ongoing security adherence.
What’s Next for Spinup?
Looking forward, Spinup is set to introduce exciting new features:
S3 Static Website Generator: Streamline web hosting and content management.
On-Demand Snapshot Management: Enhanced control over data backups.
Custom Image Marketplace: Access a wider range of pre-configured images.
On-Demand Usage/Cost Reporting: Real-time insights into resource utilization and cost.
Get Involved and Stay Informed
To learn more about Spinup, visit Yale’s IT website, or explore our public webpage. For direct assistance and engagement with the Yale community, email us at spinup@yale.edu, or join the conversation on Yale's Slack in the #spinup channel.