Cloud Computing Resources

The CRC can assist researchers with virtualized computing resources in the commercial cloud, or using the CRC’s private, on-premise cloud service. CRC consultants can help researchers navigate commercial cloud offerings, manage project scope and design, and provide tools to set up boundaries to control costs and ensure authorized use of cloud resources.

ORION Private Cloud

On-Premise Virtual Platform

The CRC operates ORION, a private, on-premise virtual computing platform. ORION is ideal for testing, development, interactive tasks, lightweight services, or long-running compute workloads that don’t parallelize well. Researchers can spin up resources on demand to expand their computing capacity, and consult with our facilitators to develop workflows and applications using virtual machines.

Commercial & Hybrid Cloud

Guidance & Integration

Additionally, research projects may require a combination of on-premise and cloud-based computing resources. The CRC can act as a liaison between your research group, cloud service providers, and OIT staff to facilitate cloud integration.

Ready to explore your cloud options?

Contact our Facilitation Team