Resources Available in Spinup

Spinup offers a wide range of resources to support the diverse needs of the Yale community. This page provides an overview of the resource types currently available for creation within the Spinup platform. For the most up-to-date list, please refer to the resource creation page within Spinup.

If you require resource types that are not currently offered, please let us know by contacting the Spinup team at spinup@yale.edu. We're always looking for ways to expand and enhance the platform to better serve your needs.

Servers

Spinup provides dedicated servers with full administrator access and private IP addresses on the Yale network. These servers are hosted on AWS EC2 and are scheduled to receive monthly updates. Automatic daily snapshots are kept for 14 days, and users can create manual snapshots on demand. Pricing varies based on disk size and the number of hours per month the servers are running.

Server Types

• AlmaLinux 8: Login authentication using SSH key. Security updates provided until April 2029.

• Amazon Linux 2: Login authentication using SSH key. Security updates provided until June 2025.

• Research Linux Server: Login authentication using SSH key. Security updates provided until April 2025. Includes pre-installed software for deep learning, GPU drivers, and more.

• Ubuntu 20.04: Login authentication using SSH key. Security updates provided until April 2025.

• Ubuntu 22.04: Login authentication using SSH key. Security updates provided until April 2027.

• Windows 2019: Integrated with Yale Active Directory for authentication. Security updates provided until January 1, 2024.

• Library & GIS Statistical (Windows 2019): Custom Windows image with pre-installed software for GIS and data analysis. Integrated with Yale Active Directory for authentication. Security updates provided until January 1, 2024.

• Windows 2022: Integrated with Yale Active Directory for authentication. Security updates provided until January 1, 2027.

Databases

Spinup offers various database options to meet your data storage and management needs.

Database Types

• Shared MySQL: MySQL 5.7 instance shared with other Spinup users. Suitable for development work with databases smaller than 1 GB. Currently free, but with limitations on client connections and database size.

• Dedicated MySQL: Dedicated MySQL instance hosted on AWS Aurora. Data is encrypted at rest and replicated across 3 data centers. Automatic daily snapshots are kept for 7 days. Suitable for production use, with pricing varying based on disk size.

• Dedicated PostgreSQL: Dedicated PostgreSQL instance hosted on AWS RDS. Data is encrypted at rest. Automatic daily snapshots are kept for 7 days. High-availability option available. Suitable for production use, with pricing varying based on disk size.

• Dedicated SQL Server: Dedicated SQL Server (Standard Edition) instance hosted on AWS RDS. Data is encrypted at rest. Automatic daily snapshots are kept for 7 days. High-availability option available. Suitable for production use, with pricing varying based on disk size.

Containers

Spinup's Container Service allows you to run containers hosted on AWS Fargate with a service endpoint on the Yale network. Multiple containers can run inside a service and communicate with each other on the loopback interface. Private images can be pulled from authenticated Docker repositories, and container services will automatically restart failed or stopped instances.

Container Service Features

• Environment variables can be set for each container and passed at runtime.

• Secret variables can be created in the space and shared among multiple containers, passed as encrypted variables.

Known Limitations

• Persistent storage volumes are not supported. All container storage is ephemeral and limited to 10 GB for Docker image layers and 4 GB for each volume mount.

Storage

Spinup provides storage solutions for your data and static website hosting needs.

Storage Types

• S3 bucket: Object store hosted on AWS S3 with redundant storage across multiple data centers, 99.99% availability, and unlimited space. Data transfer over SSL and automatic encryption. Pricing details available.

• Static website: Combines AWS S3, CloudFront, and Route53 to host static public websites with redundant storage, automatic caching, and custom DNS names on Spinup domains. Automatic SSL certificate configuration. Only available in low-risk spaces and supports static content only.

By understanding the range of resources available in Spinup, you can make informed decisions when provisioning the components needed for your projects and applications. Remember to check the resource creation page within Spinup for the most current offerings and reach out to the Spinup team if you have any questions or require additional resource types.