Understanding Resources in Spinup

Owned by Kay Ratanasaka
Last updated: Oct 07, 2024 by Kraig Eisenman
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In the context of Yale's Spinup platform, a "resource" refers to any cloud service or component that you can provision and manage within your Spinup Space. Resources are the building blocks of your cloud environment, enabling you to deploy and configure the necessary components for your applications, projects, or research.

Examples of Spinup Resources

Spinup offers a wide range of resources to meet the diverse needs of the Yale community. Some common examples include:

  • Virtual Machines (VMs): Compute instances that can be configured with various operating systems, CPU, memory, and storage options.

  • Databases: Managed database services, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, that provide reliable and scalable data storage solutions.

  • Storage Shares: Shared file storage resources that allow you to store and access data across multiple instances or with other users.

  • DNS Entries: Domain Name System (DNS) records that enable you to map domain names to your Spinup resources, making them accessible via user-friendly URLs.

Resources will vary based on the “risk” category of your Space.

Resource Limitations

To ensure fair usage and optimal performance for all Spinup users, there is currently a limit of 20 resources per Space. If your project or application requires more than 20 resources, please contact the Spinup support team to discuss your specific needs and explore potential solutions.

Risk-Based Resource Variations

It's important to note that the types of resources available to you may vary depending on the designated risk category of your Spinup Space. Spaces are classified into different risk levels, such as low, moderate, or high, based on the sensitivity of the data and the nature of the workload. The Spinup platform applies appropriate security controls and resource restrictions based on these risk categories to ensure compliance with Yale's data protection policies.

For more information on risk categories and how they impact resource availability, please refer to the article Hosting Sensitive Data on Spinup: Guidelines and Best Practices

By understanding the concept of resources and how they fit into the Spinup ecosystem, you'll be better equipped to design and manage your cloud environment effectively. If you have any questions or require assistance with your Spinup resources, don't hesitate to reach out to the Spinup support team.

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