Cloud: Public

Overview

Technology Services has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure to offer a secure, flexible, and compliant cloud computing experience. This service is a part of the Enterprise Compute Environment.

Getting Started

New customers should contact our team at cloudops@tamu.edu to quickly schedule a consultation.

Request

If you are an existing Public Cloud customer and would like to provision additional services, please complete the Cloud Access Request Form. For help or questions, please contact cloudops@tamu.edu.

Cost

Public Cloud providers use a “pay as you go” model, charging based on usage and consumption. Use the pricing calculators below to estimate monthly costs:

• Amazon Web Services (opens in new window)
• Google Cloud Platform (opens in new window)
• Microsoft Azure (opens in new window)

For researchers with NIH grants or in biomedical research, contact cloudops@tamu.edu about STRIDES cloud pricing (opens in new window) and additional program information.

Please note: All accounts incur small security compliance fees, even without resources. Contact cloudops@tamu.edu for details.

Service Details

In addition to the variety of services the Public Cloud provides, additional benefits include a Master Contract, customized networking, and identity management services.

Public Cloud providers offer many of the same services. Please see the chart below for details or contact cloudops@tamu.edu for services or guidance on the best tools for your needs.

Features

The Public Cloud provides many advantages for different needs, including:

• Cost Efficiency: Significant cost savings by allowing you to pay only for what you use

• Scalability: Provide the ability to easily scale resources up or down on a global scale, with automatic adjustments to meet changing workloads

• Flexibility and Accessibility: Offer a variety of services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) that can be accessed from anywhere, with seamless integration of third-party tools

• Emphasis on Innovation: Enable rapid deployment, access to cutting-edge technologies like AI, and low-risk experimentation to accelerate innovation

• Security and Reliability: Ensure high uptime, built-in disaster recovery, and advanced security

Guidelines

Public Cloud is integrated within the ECE and functions under a shared responsibility model where the ECE Management Team and account owners jointly oversee security, performance, and cost management.

Resources

• AWS Services by Category (opens in new window)
• Google Cloud Platform Products (opens in new window)
• Directory of Azure Cloud Services (opens in new window)
• Texas A&M University Cloud Management
• Cloud Access Request Form