- Kubernetes/DockerAre you a UT employee and do you have an application in the form of a docker container / image and are you looking for a place to run it? Then request resources in our Kubernetes cluster. Description A docker container can be seen as a light version of a virtual machine where only the application dependencies are packed in a container. Containers are a very efficient technology to run apps and workloads in a server environment. Kubernetes takes care of the management of the docker containers in the cluster. If your app is in a container and you need to create multiple instances, it is possible to expand the number of resources. Infrastructure: The Kubernetes infrastructure is managed by LISA. The Kubernetes cluster is spread over both data centers of the UT and currently offers protection against hardware failure. In the event of hardware failure, the cluster ensures that the containers are brought online to another node in the cluster. The created containers are the responsibility of the project owner. Access
- Lightweight DatabaseService for the storage and retrieval of research data in a structured database environment. Applications Every UT member of staff can apply for a lightweight database server. This member of staff can specify who should have access to this. The service is also open to participants from outside the UT, although they cannot apply for a new lightweight database server. Self-service applications will be possible in the future. Costs No costs are charged for up to 5 GB data storage. Conditions The following are required to use the lightweight database: Computer with internet connection; ICT account Delivery Pending the introduction of self-service, the delivery is a maximum of one week. Support This is a service for UT members of staff wishing to store UT-related (research/education) information in a structured manner and want to make it available through an application. The application for a new lightweight database server is made through the Service Desk ICT. Manuals & links A manual for the use of a lightweight
- Terminal Servers (EEMCS employees only)For EEMCS faculty employees Terminal servers are centralised systems that can be logged into and on which software can be run. There is a Terminal Server on which Windows and Windows software is installed. Unix and MAC OS users can make use of MS-Windows applications via the terminal server. On these servers, data fields are available that are provided centrally. Applications An application is not required; this service is generally available to all EWI employees. Costs The costs are paid by the EWI faculty. Conditions The following is required to use the terminal server: Computer with internet connection; UT ICT account; Employed by the EWI faculty RDP-compatible software For Linux: Desktop For OS X: Microsoft remote desktop connection For Windows: no extra software required. The name of the server is: ewits.ad.utwente.nl Support Support is provided by the Service desk ICT. The use of these servers is similar to the use of a normal workplace.
- UNIX Server (EEMCS employees only)For EWI employees Unix is a network operating system with multitasking and multi-user capabilities. On this server, data fields are available that are provided centrally. Windows users can log on to this Unix server and then gain access to Linux software. Applications An application is not required; this service is generally available to all EWI employees. A home directory that is better suited for the Linux server must be applied for separately from the Servicedesk ICT. Costs The costs are paid by the EWI faculty. Conditions The following is necessary for the use of the UNIX remote login server: A computer with internet connection. An UT ICT account. You work at the EWI faculty. SSH software (PuTTY or SSH-client for Windows, OS X and Linux do not require any extra software). Support Support is provided by the Servicedesk ICT. The use of these servers is similar to the use of a normal workplace.
- UT non-standard hosting (Customised Web Services)The University of Twente has opted for WebHare as its standard platform for offering websites for departments, educational programs, projects, etc. If you are interested in a website of your own, please contact Marketing & Communication (MC) to discuss the possibilities of WebHare. You can contact the Online Media Service Desk (utwente.nl/mc > contact) for this purpose. See link: utwente.nl/en/websites/webhare/request-website If the Online Media Service Desk indicates that WebHare is unable to meet your technical requirements, the customized web services described below can be applied for. Description LISA offers customised web services that use INSTALLATRON. Installatron offers a very flexible web application installer that supports frequently used web applications, such as apps for social network software and content management systems. The customised web services have a control panel for each website using which you can manage your website and implement updates. Delivery The web service offers you: Fair use
- Virtual Research Environment (VRE)Information about a Virtual Research Environment (VRE) Are you an UT researcher and are you looking for flexible, efficient and scalable computing infrastructure to perform simulations / calculations? Then use the Virtual Research Environment (VRE). Virtual Research Environment From an inventory and discussions with researchers, it has been noted that computing infrastructure plays an increasingly important role in research. Standard workstation facilities such as a desktop or notebook are not suitable or not powerful enough for complex calculations. It is necessary to scale up to equipment with higher availability and / or computing power. The Virtual Research Environment (VRE) offers an environment with the following characteristics: Quick access to computing capacity (In addition, can also be removed quickly if no longer necessary); Not complicated (no technical knowledge necessary); Uses public cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure); Flexible (by simply scaling up and down the amount of CPU and Memory or by
- Virtual serverAre you a UT employee and do you need server resources to run services or applications? Then request resources in our VMware cluster. Description From the VMware cluster we can offer virtual servers (VMs) that function in the same way as a physical server, with the advantage that you do not have to purchase hardware yourself. In addition, the specifications of the VM such as CPUs, Memory and disk capacity are very easy to expand. The VMware cluster is designed for high availability. Infrastructure: The VMware cluster is managed by LISA. This cluster is spread over both data centers of the UT and currently offers protection against hardware and data center failure. In the event of a hardware / data center failure, the cluster ensures that the VMs are automatically brought online to another node in the other data center. In addition, the storage hardware is also spread over both data centers and ensures by means of synchronous replication that data is stored in both locations simultaneously. All VMs are backed up