Research Computing

Co-location

All hosting services enable website operation. You can determine the hosting service suitable for your current requirements by referring to the comparison chart below.

Hosting Application Page

  • Seoul National University Portal MySNU (mySNU) > SNUin Support > IT Services > Hosting Service
    ※ For detailed information, refer to the ‘Application Procedure Guide’

Feature

ItemWeb HostingServer HostingCo-location
PurposePromotion/small-scale websitesWebsites requiring additional software installationServer space rental service / Websites using a large amount of server resources
Suitable Daily VisitorsUp to 200 Up to 1000Over 1000
Website AddressUse of Seoul National University domain (e.g., mydomain.snu.ac.kr) is possible
AdvantagesOperation possible with just website installation Optimization of website operating environmentCost-effective for high-specification resource use
DisadvantagesLimited to designated website operating environmentNeed to secure personnel for OS environment management, high cost for high-performance specificationsNeed to secure personnel for OS environment and equipment management, high initial cost due to equipment purchase
Eligible ApplicantsAll members of Seoul National University Institutions/faculty/staff/teaching assistantsInstitutions/faculty/staff/teaching assistants
User PreparationWebsite development personnel, website maintenance personnelWebsite development personnel, website maintenance personnel, server operating system management personnelWebsite development personnel, website maintenance personnel, server operating system management personnel, equipment management personnel (e.g., parts maintenance), rack-type server, and LAN cables
Remarks* Prior consultation with the Information Support Department (snusys@snu.ac.kr, 02-880-8282) is mandatory before applying for colocation

Comparison

ItemWeb HostingServer HostingCo-location
Main ServiceProvides a folder for website operationProvides an OS for website operationProvides server space, network, and power for server hosting
 Additional Services

SSL (provided by default)

Integrated authentication (provided by default)

Public I-PIN (provided by default)

SSL (user-installed) 

Integrated authentication (user-installed, additional charges) 

Public I-PIN (user-installed)

SSL (user-installed)

Integrated authentication (user-installed, additional charges) 

Public I-PIN (user-installed)

Server MonitoringMonitored by the Information HeadquartersFault notification texts sent upon requestFault notification texts sent upon request
Network Maximum Speed100Mbps within the campus, 10Mbps outside the campus
Daily Transfer Limit3GBNo limit
Security

Mandatory one-time vulnerability check by the user, subsequent checks upon request from the security team

Mandatory blocking of predefined hacking patterns and personal information formats

Remarks* Domain use possible for external equipment (Contact: snunet@snu.ac.kr)

Using Fare

ItemWeb HostingServer HostingCo-location
Basic SpecificationsDisk: 2GB

CPU: 1 core 

Memory: 2GB

Disk: 20GB

1/8 rack (up to 3U size server) space
Basic Specification CostAnnual: 30,000 KRWAnnual: 240,000 KRWAnnual: 300,000 KRW
Additional Specifications (Cumulative Limit)12,000 KRW per 1GB (up to 5GB)

120,000 KRW per 1 core (up to 4 cores)

120,000 KRW per 1GB of memory (up to 8GB) 

120,000 KRW per 20GB of disk (up to 500GB)

Continual expansion based on basic specification unit/cost

Linux Hosting Administrator Access

StepsTask
1. Preparation of access programRun programs allowing SSH (putty or Secure Shell Client).
2. Port Open (optional)Request No. 22 Administrator Port Open for the access.
3. Server AccessAccess with the information below.
1. Host Name: Web Page IP
2. Port: 22
3. ID: User ID for web hosting; Administrator ID for server hosting and collocation
4. Password: Password for the input ID

* If the web hosting ID information is lost, request “Find Password.” There is no support available for server hosting or collocation if ID information is lost.

Linux Hosting Administrator File Upload

StepsTask
1. Preparation of access programRun programs allowing SSH (AlFtp, FileZilla, or Secure Shell Client).
2. Port Open (optional)Request No. 22 Administrator Port Open for the access.
3. Server Access

Access with the information below.
1. Host Name: Web Page IP
2. Port: 22
3. ID: User ID for web hosting; Administrator ID for server hosting and collocation
4. Password: Password for the input ID

* If the web hosting ID information is lost, request “Find Password.” There is no support available for server hosting or collocation if ID information is lost.

Windows Hosting Administrator File Upload

StepsTask
1. Preparation of access programRun programs allowing FTP (AlFtp, FileZilla, or Secure Shell Client).
2. Port Open (optional)Request Administrator Port Open for the access
3. Server AccessAccess with the information below.
1. Host Name: Web Page IP
2. Port: No. 22 for web hosting; Server setting for server hosting and collocation.
3. ID: User ID for web hosting; Administrator ID for server hosting and collocation
4. Password: Password for the input ID

* If the web hosting ID information is lost, request “Find Password.” There is no support available for server hosting or collocation if ID information is lost.

Linux Web Hosting DB Management

StepsTask
1. Server AccessAccess web page as Linux server administrator.
2. DB Access Commands

Input the following commands in order:
1. mysql –u user ID –p –database user ID
2. User password

3. DB Backup Commands

Input the following commands in order:
1. mysqldump –u user ID –p –database user ID > backup file.sql
2. User password

4. DB Backup Data Recovery Commands

Input the following commands in order:
1. mysql –u user ID –p < backup file name
2. User password

* If the web hosting ID information is lost, request “Find Password.”