#  Virtual desktop instance (VDI) for regulated data 

 



#  Virtual desktop instance (VDI) for regulated data 

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##  Overview 

This service provides a secure virtual desktop environment for researchers who work with regulated data. It delivers a familiar Windows Remote Desktop experience and supports hosting research applications.

Researchers can create custom virtual workspaces that match their project needs. They can launch virtual machines with specific configurations, including the number of cores, amount of memory, GPUs, operating system images, and scientific software.



 

 ### Eligibility

**Faculty** and **Researchers** in Central Administration, FAS, College, DCE, GSAS, SEAS, GSD, GSE, HBS, HKS, HDS, HLS, HMS (Quad), HSDM (Quad), Radcliffe, SPH



 

 ### Data classification level

Approved for [Level 4 or 5 confidential data](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-classification-table)



 

 ### Quick links

- [Browse help articles](https://rc.harvard.edu/services/regulated-data-services-user-guide/)