Service Desk
Virtual Machines
Flexible computing environments for reproducible research
Design, test, and reproduce experiments in secure virtual environments
Service description
Virtual Machines (VMs) give researchers an easy way to run their own computers in the cloud. Delivered through OpenStack, the open source and industry standard cloud computing platform, Virtual Machines allow you to set up a virtual computer with the software, tools, and settings you need, without needing your own physical device. It’s great for testing ideas, running experiments, or analysing data in a trusted and isolated environment, all while being flexible and growing with your needs. You can also save your entire setup, including data and software, so others can repeat your work, helping make your research more transparent and reliable. It’s a powerful tool for collaboration and reproducible science.
Technical information
Internet connection, supported web browser, and remote desktop or SSH client. Authentication via hosting organisation/EOSC EU Node. Optional API integrations available.
Protection level
Restricted access
Users control access permissions, ensuring data and environments are only available to authorised collaborators.
Restricted access
Users control access permissions, ensuring data and environments are only available to authorised collaborators.
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How to obtain the service
Sign in with the supported identity of the hosting organisation/EOSC EU Node. Select a VM template or create a custom configuration with the desired CPU, memory, and storage. Deploy the VM and access it via SSH or remote desktop.
Service availability, costs, and performance depend on the hosting organisation/EOSC EU Node policies.