TTYD vs Cloud Workstation

TTYD

Cloud Workstation

Purpose

To have terminal access in your web browser

sets up a virtual workstation that lets you access and work with data stored on the DNAnexus Platform

Time Limits

Have to manually terminate/ does not have an input for a time limit

Time limit is an input.

Snapshots

None

Can save snapshots

SSH

Does not need SSH Access

Does need SSH access

Common Uses

CLI operations and to launch https apps within the web browser

Used for analysis of platform data and testing applets, since the environment is what is opened when launching an app or applet

To create a support ticket if there are technical issues:

Go to the Help header (same section where Projects and Tools are) inside the platform
Select “Contact Support”
Fill in the Subject and Message to submit a support ticket.

Last updated 5 months ago

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