USPAS AWS Cloud Computers

Provided via Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• One network accessible cloud pc for each instructor and student can be provided.
• Accounts cannot be shared.
• Can be Windows or Linux but not both.
• Accessible via a simple-to-install client App that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux based systems as well as smartphones and tablets.
• Standard free and licensed software (when activated) provided via a standard image that can be tuned on advance request for class needs.
• Licensed software must be requested well in advance for activation and can require special configuration for software using license servers.
• Standard system parameters are roughly equivalent to one modest desktop. Parameters can be upgraded for special needs.
• Accounts can be provided well in advance of the session for instructors to try out. Accounts will remain available for approximately one week after the session to allow data to be removed and will then be discontinued.
• Accounts should be activated when provided to avoid account enables timing out.
• Strongly recommend testing procedures in advance, including issues linked to data transfer and any assignment turn-ins.