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.
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.