Cloud Hosting (Amazon Web Services)

Access secure and discounted cloud hosting and storage from Amazon Web Services (AWS) with over 200 full-featured infrastructure and application services. Cloud hosting through AWS offers low up-front costs, high flexibility to change, reduced maintenance, and on-demand scalability.

  • Access to the latest AWS technologies
  • No hardware or maintenance for you to maintain
  • Assistance from ITS for setup, migration, and troubleshooting as well as access to AWS Enterprise  Support
  • Access to UC-wide discounts 
  • Access to a wide variety of AWS training
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  • Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront costs
  • Costs billed monthly through ITS, including the UC-contracted discount
  • A valid FOAPAL is required for billing
  • When an individual or researcher leaves UCSC, their AWS account will be removed unless their department agrees to take ownership
  • AWS has a shared responsibility model for information security and compliance. If you need guidance, consult with your ITS Divisional Liaison

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Last modified: Apr 28, 2025