SpinUp Workshops are designed to help NERSC users learn how to build their own services on NERSC’s Spin platform.
What is Spin
Spin is a container-based platform at NERSC designed for you to deploy your own science gateways, workflow managers, databases, API endpoints, and other network services to support your scientific projects. Services in Spin are built with Docker containers and can easily access NERSC systems and storage.
Users must apply for and complete the SpinUp instructional workshop before using Spin.
Format
This instructor-led workshop is designed for those new to Spin or wanting a thorough refresher. It includes two sessions:
- A seminar with interactive exercises and
- An unstructured hack-a-thon.
What you will learn
In the seminar, participants learn about the Spin platform by deploying a simple service.
Then, in the hack-a-thon, they work in small groups to work on their own projects.
Instruction also covers basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
Download the workshop slides to see the topics covered.
Prerequisites
- To attend this training, you must have an active NERSC user account.
- We recommend a basic understanding of Docker technology, as well.
Session 1: Seminar
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 2: Hack-a-thon (choose one)
- Option A: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m
- Option B: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1- 4 p.m.
Important
NERSC users must register for and complete both parts of this two-part training in order to access and use the Spin service.
Registration
Please register here.