Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Research & Computing at ETSU

Powerful Cloud Solutions for Research, Innovation, and Education

Research Computing Services

What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform that provides on-demand compute power, storage, and application services. ETSU faculty, staff, and students can use AWS for high-performance computing, cloud storage, AI/ML modeling, virtual desktops, and more.

Whether you need a scalable computing environment, data backup solutions, or virtual applications, AWS offers hundreds of services designed to support research, education, and innovation.

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AWS Services, Setup, and Research Support at ETSU

  • AWS Data Storage Benefits
    • Store research data in secure U.S. regions (e.g., Virginia for low latency, backup in Ohio, Oregon, or California)
    • Meet compliance requirements for HIPAA and high-security projects
    • Automate backups and prevent data loss
      Data Storage Policy
  • AWS Services Available to ETSU

    AWS offers a vast selection of cloud computing solutions. Here are some of the AWS services frequently used by ETSU researchers and educators: 

    Service

    Function
    S3 Buckets Scalable cloud storage
    EC2 High-performance computing
    WorkSpaces Virtual desktop computing
    AppStream 2.0 Cloud-based application streaming
    AWS Lambda Serverless computing for real-time processing
    Amazon SageMaker AI & machine learning model training
    RDS & DynamoDB Cloud databases for scalable applications



    This is just a selection of AWS services available! AWS provides hundreds of cloud products across compute, storage, AI/ML, networking, security, analytics, and more.

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  • Getting Support

    Need help selecting AWS services, applying for AWS research credits, or securing cloud storage? ETSU's ITS-Research Computing Services team works closely with AWS Solutions Architects to support your computing needs.

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  • HIPAA & Highly Sensitive Data Storage on AWS

    Storing HIPAA-compliant or highly sensitive data on AWS requires additional approval.

    Before storing sensitive data, researchers must:

    ✅ Obtain IRB approval for the study
    ✅ Follow least-privilege access policies for study staff
    ✅ Complete the Principal Investigator (PI) Checklist with ITS-Research Computing Services

    Request HIPAA Data Storage Assistance

  • How to Set Up an ETSU AWS Account

    All ETSU faculty, staff, and students have Single Sign-On (SSO) access to AWS services.

    Our team can assist you with:


    ✅ Setting up your AWS account
    ✅ Applying for AWS Research Credits to offset cloud computing costs
    ✅ Connecting to AWS resources tailored to your research or classroom needs

    Need an AWS Educate Account for classroom use?
    AWS Educate provides a learning environment tailored for students and educators working on cloud-based projects.

    AWS Educate for Classroom Use  

    Request AWS Assistance

  • What Can Be Stored on AWS?
    ✅ General Research Data
    ✅ HIPAA-Compliant & Sensitive Data (with IRB Approval)
    ✅ Long-Term Data Backup (Regional Control Available)