# Google Cloud Platform (GCP) 

## **Who is Eligible for GCP?**

All active **faculty and staff** at Mines with a are eligible to utilize GCP resources for academic, research, and administrative purposes.  Access to GCP requires a faculty sponsor and Mines Worktag.  Supply your worktag & budget information to IT and IT will facilitate the Purchase Order request with Procurement. 

## **Features & Benefits**

GCP provides powerful, scalable, and cost-effective resources:

* **Anytime, Anywhere Access:** Securely access your data and applications from any location.  
* **Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS):** Utilize cloud-based, on-demand, and scalable computer networking, compute power, and storage services.  
* **Scalable Storage:** Storage that effortlessly scales to fit the needs of massive research datasets or dynamic project requirements.  
* **Cost-Efficiency:** Employ a pay-per-use pricing model, meaning you only pay for the specific resources and services you actively use. Spot pricing can further reduce your costs\!

## **Getting Started & Additional Resources**

To ensure a smooth start with your project:

1. **Contact the Help Desk:** You can initiate a Cloud Account by submitting a [ticket](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDClient/1946/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=54895).  
2. **GCP Documentation:** Review Google’s [Products & Services](https://cloud.google.com/products?hl=en)  
3. **Schedule an Appointment:** Reach out to the Research Computing team with your questions or schedule a [consultation](https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ResearchComputingSupportTeamServices@mines0.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/) for live support.