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Research Data Platforms

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Last updated: Dec 16, 2024 by nathan butterworth
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Research Data Platforms

The University provides and supports a suite of different tools to aid with storing and managing your research data.

Please refer to the following pages for information on University-supported research data platforms:

 

Research Compute Platforms

Researchers from Sydney use many different computational platforms and services to undertake their research. The platforms listed below may help cover the various computing needs you face from day-to-day administrative tasks, running complex analyses, using specialised software, collaborating or presenting results, and more.

Sydney Managed

  • Personal Computer - For all-round compute needs, be sure to follow usual backup, encryption, and cyber security practices.

  • Artemis HPC - Our in-house High Performance Computer, free to use for Sydney researchers. Scheduled for decommissioning by September 1, 2025. See our NCI access for alternative.

  • Argus Virtual Research Desktops - Dedicated cloud machine with specialty software with direct links to other Sydney platforms.

  • ICT Virtual Machines - Useful for hosting of web pages/services, can integrate with RDS.

Sydney Supported (Paid by researcher)

National Infrastructure

Other Compute Options

These are not supported or endorsed by Sydney University, nevertheless they are used by researchers.

  • DUG - Commercial HPC provider.

  • Google Colab (See Pawsey, Nectar for alternative services).

  • NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC)

  • Google Cloud Platform

  • Other commercial cloud offerings

  • Personally hosted servers