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Cloud Service Deployment
SLAC IT's on-demand Cloud service is an agile, scalable, and secure cloud-hosted compute and storage capability for operational and scientific workloads ready in minutes instead of months.
SLAC IT is introducing a comprehensive cloud service to support scientific computing by providing scalable storage, computing resources, streamlined billing, and enhanced cybersecurity controls. This offering simplifies cloud adoption while leveraging academic pricing to optimize costs and efficiency.
As the demand for cloud-based scientific workloads grows, SLAC IT’s service ensures seamless access to essential infrastructure. Key features include secure cloud storage, scalable computing power, account-specific billing, integrated cybersecurity protections, and pre-configured access management aligned with DOE Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
On-demand Cloud services include compute, storage, high-performance processing, and content delivery. Through our strategic partnership with Stanford University, SLAC leverages institutional pricing and proven implementation practices from peer laboratories and research institutions.
Our managed service handles all aspects of cloud operations, including:
- Account provisioning and access management
- Security controls and compliance monitoring
- Cost optimization and billing management
- Technical support and consultation
Project
Features
On-Demand Cloud Services
SLAC's Cloud services offer a wide range of resources as part of their infrastructure platform accounts. By using the SLAC-provided ordering process to create an account, you will be included in SLAC's enterprise agreements, which provides the following benefits:
- Institutional pricing through Stanford's enterprise agreement
- Single sign-on with your SLAC credentials
- Pre-configured security controls meeting DOE requirements
- 30-day account recovery
- Access to enterprise AWS training resources
- Technical support from SLAC's cloud team
Data Security
This solution is suitable for SLAC's definition of low and moderate risk data.
For detailed security guidelines, refer to SLAC Cyber Security policies.
Availability
- Accounts are available to SLAC Employees with a valid PA number.
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To request an Cloud account, please submit the appropriate SLAC IT request:
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Learn more about Cloud account setup:
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Introduction on-demand cloud services
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