Introduction
GreenCloud is in a Pilot Phase currently. Policies and features are subject to change).
"GreenCloud" is an ITS service to provide Windows/Linux Servers and Desktops for researcher use.
Use Cases
- Remote access to a shared lab desktop with special software.
- Computers that need to operate 24/7 like web servers or databases.
- Long running jobs that you don't want to run on your personal computer.
- Need more computational power than a personal computer.
Note: For extremely computational tasks that require multiple computers or GPUS, check out the High-Performance Computing Cluster Spiedie.
Eligibility
To access ITS Encrypted Data Storage, individuals must meet specific criteria:
- Binghamton University Faculty or Staff OR Binghamton University Student with Faculty or Staff Sponsorship.
- Intended for Research Purposes only.
Costs
During the Pilot there are currently no approved chargebacks. We expect chargebacks to be implemented in Spring or Summer 2025. This means that we can provide a limited amount of virtual computers at no charge during the pilot, but once chargebacks are approved we will notify users and start charging for continued usage. We can provide an estimate of what the expected costs will be before users participate in the Pilot.
Getting Started
To request a desktop or server in GreenCloud, please email itsresearchsupport@binghamton.edu with the subject line "Requesting GreenCloud Access". Please include a brief description of your research needs, and any software or computational needs.
Policies
- Only the original requester of the storage, or a designated point of contact can make modification requests (Ex: Increase storage amount).
- For eligibility, refer to policies in the Eligibility section above.
Contact and Support
For further assistance or inquiries, visit the Research Support Contact Page.
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