Computing & Cloud Storage FIPPA Compliant
Virtual Server and VMWare
Description
Virtual server running on UBC virtualization infrastructure
Who can use it
Authorized Students, FacultySupport
Contact
Contact UBCO Research Computing
Self service links and Resources
Learn more about Local Virtual Servers at UBC
Features
RC can set up a virtual machine for people; Running redhat enterprise 8; Research Computing maintains the OS; The machine can be backed up; Any storage amount can be accomodated within reason; Researchers don’t need to purchase a domain; User must maintain anything that is not from a package; No cost associated with this service; Must be research related; Generally a last resort; Look at Interworks for hosting before this; Limited operational support offered; Best for more modest workloads
Associated Costs
Free for Okanagan users
Vancouver users see cost table in service catalog
Alternatives
Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and similar services
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