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Servers and Web Resources
NOTE: Currently under revision
VHS Operates many servers inside our space and rents a few Virtual Servers for external operations.
Virtual Servers
We currently have multiple virtual servers from Digital Ocean and Leaseweb.
- talk.vanhack.ca - used for projects, website and forums
- krampus.vanhack.ca - mail server and membership system
VHS API
VHS API is a simple HTTP interface to store values from various sensors. VHS API has a notion of a “Hackspace” which may have various “Datapoints”. Each “Datapoint” has a current value, a time it was last set, and a full history of changes.
The code is up on Github: https://github.com/vhs/api Read the README for more information on how to hack on this software.
Inside our Space
The VHS LAN uses the IP address range 172.16.0.0/16.
The following servers and computers have a (semi-)permanent place on the network:
| Hostname | Current IP | Role/Description |
|---|---|---|
| pfsense.bunker.vanhack.ca | 172.16.0.1 | Routes data to the outside world |
| vhs-nanobridge | 172.16.0.2 | Does what? |
| vhs-powerstation | 172.16.0.3 | Does what? |
| vhs-cabinet | 172.16.0.7 | Solidworks/etc |
| vhs-g61 | 172.16.0.102 | Laptop set up next to the routing/switching infrastructure; it currently has the printer connected. (For the liability waivers.) |
| vhs-em355 | 172.16.0.108 | Does what? |
| vhs-5580 | 172.16.0.116 | Does what? |
| vhs-doorswitch | 172.16.0.130 | Door Sensor (Raspberry Pi) |
| vhs-antec | 172.16.0.146 | Music/multimedia machine |
| Google server | 172.16.0.245 | Vmware EXSI |
VM Server
VHS has a server for members to run Virtual Machines (VMs) on. If you want a VM, ask on the vhs-members mailing list and someone will help you set it up. We also have a 6TB NAS server, which should hopefully provide your VM with in-space backup. No warranty expressed or implied, etc etc.
The VHS VM server also runs a PBX (Private Branch Exchange, i.e. telephone switch) for the hackspace.
Server Policy
All servers inside VHS are available for hacking on by all members*. Ask around in the space for the password, and get busy!
* Does not apply to computers that drive the laser cutter, CNC mill or other dangerous moving equipment.