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.

  2. GCP Documentation: Review Google’s Products & Services

  3. Schedule an Appointment: Reach out to the Research Computing team with your questions or schedule a consultation for live support.