Do you have sensitive data?
By sensitive data we mean data that is either red or black according to the data classification guide. If you have black data that you want to use in your simulations, you have to use Services for sensitive data (TSD). If you have red data, you can use either TSD or Educloud Research.
Have you checked with local IT in your own unit if you have any existing special IT solutions?
Several local units have special IT solutions tailored to serve the needs of your faculty, department or center. Have you checked with local IT in your unit if there are any solutions that might cover your needs?
Are you going to collaborate with external researchers?
If you are going to collaborate with researchers who do not work at UiO, the easiest option is to use Educloud Research. Through Educloud Research you can also get access to the supercomputer Fox. Educloud also provides server space for storing data, and you can administer your project and access levels for collaborators yourself. Educloud research is approved for green, yellow and red data.
How comfortable are you with working in a console?
Many of the compute resources available through UiO require some familiarity with IT, especially to get started. If you need a more user friendly service, you should specify this when you search for a solution. However, the more advanced your computational needs are, the more likely it is that the solution you need requires some advanced knowledge of IT. In such cases we recommend that you contact your local IT or an IT technician affiliated with your unit (research group, department, faculty) for help getting started.
Do you primarily need access to more software than you have installed on your own computer?
If you primarily need access to more s