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

• ✅ Fixed IP addresses

• 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.

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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.