Server

Infrastructure Provisioning, hosting, and administration of servers, physical and virtual.

Campus Cloud

An on-site hosting solution using Computing Services’ extensive virtual server and associated disk space. Virtual servers appear and act the same as physical servers, but at a fraction of the cost.

Choose Campus Cloud if you want to:

• Host applications, websites, or research projects on virtual CMU servers.
• Avoid the costs and maintenance associated with physical hardware while still controlling your environment.
• Easily scale resources as your needs grow.
• Get help managing the system or database so that you can focus on your work.

Physical Co-Location Services

Rack space for rack-mountable gear, network connectivity, and power for department-owned university equipment.

Choose Physical Co-Location if you want to:

• Host department-owned physical servers in a secure, environmentally controlled data center on campus.
• Maintain control over hardware and system configurations.
• Reduce the impact of power outages with generator-backed and redundant power sources.
• Protect equipment using physical security measures and site surveillance.

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Public Cloud Services

Access to public cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure at a discounted rate with pre-negotiated contract terms.

Choose Public Cloud Services if you want to:

• Utilize robust cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure for flexible and scalable computing solutions.
• Benefit from discounted rates and contract terms negotiated by CMU.
• Receive expert advice on cloud setup, budgeting, and account security.
• Access advanced or specialized cloud features that are not available within CMU’s on-site infrastructure.

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