#  Cloud computing for research 

 



#  Cloud computing for research 

 Tools & services 

 

 

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Cloud computing gives researchers flexible access to virtual servers that can run different operating systems and custom configurations. This allows you to test new tools, replicate specialized environments, or use an entire “server” without the cost and maintenance of physical hardware.



 

##  Service offerings 

 



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 [### Cloud consulting and enablement

 ](/cloud-consulting-and-enablement)Get onboarding support for AWS, Microsoft Azure, OCI, and GCP.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Other offerings 

For more offerings, contact your [school’s local IT support](https://harvard.service-now.com/harvard-it-services).

- [AWS and Azure (HKS)](<mailto: hks-research-computing@hks.harvard.edu>)
- [AWS and Azure (HMS)](<mailto: rchelp@hms.harvard.edu>)