Spinup Quick Start Guide

Follow these simple steps to start using Spinup, Yale's self-service cloud platform, in no time!

1. Log in to Spinup

• Visit https://spinup.internal.yale.edu/ in your web browser

• Log in with your Yale NetID and password

2. Create a Space

• Click on the "Create New Space" button

• Provide a name for your Space (remember: no spaces or special characters)

• Choose the appropriate security classification (Low, Moderate, or High)

• Select the associated Business Contact and Department

• If needed, enter the COA string for billing purposes

• Click "Create Space" to finalize

3. Provision a Resource

• Navigate to your newly created Space

• Click the "Create" button and select the desired resource type (Server, Database, Storage, etc.)

• Configure your resource by specifying the name, size, and other relevant settings

• Review your configuration and click "Create" to provision the resource

4. Access Your Resource

• Web Interface: Navigate to your Space and click on the provisioned resource

• SSH (Servers): Obtain the server's IP address and your SSH key, then connect via SSH

5. Configure Security

• Firewalls: Modify firewall rules to allow specific traffic as needed

• SSL: Enable SSL for secure web connections to your applications

• Public Access: Request public access for applications that need to be accessible from the internet

Next Steps

• Explore the Spinup FAQ for answers to common questions

• Join the Spinup Community to connect with other users

• Reach out to the Spinup Support Team for any assistance you need

You're now ready to embark on your Spinup journey! For more detailed guidance, check out the full:
https://yaleits.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/spinup/pages/470581632