Providers on UCloud
UCloud supports several providers that cater to different research and computational needs. This guide covers three primary providers: SDU/K8s, AAU/K8s, and AAU/VM.
SDU/K8s & AAU/K8s
Both SDU/K8s and AAU/K8s are Kubernetes-based environments designed for scalable research workloads. They allow users to quickly launch pre-built applications. However, there are important differences to consider before choosing one.
SDU/K8s vs. AAU/K8s
- SDU/K8s provides:
- ✅ Handling of sensitive data
- ✅ SSH connections
- ✅ Support for licensed software
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✅ Fixed IP addresses
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AAU/K8s:
- ❌ Does not accommodate sensitive data
- ❌ No SSH access
- ❌ No support for licensed software
- ❌ No fixed IP addresses
- ✅ Offers access to a wide range of GPUs
If you need any of the capabilities listed for SDU/K8s—such as handling sensitive data, requiring SSH connections, or leveraging licensed software — choose SDU/K8s.
AAU/VM
AAU/VM is a traditional virtual machine provider for users requiring full control over their environment.
Key Features:
- ✅ Customizable virtual machines
- ✅ GPU support for compute-heavy tasks
- ✅ Complete OS control for specialized or custom software installations
AAU/VM is ideal if you need an environment where you can configure the operating system extensively or run GPU-intensive workloads that demand tight control over system settings.