Cloud Services
Access the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud for research, teaching, and more.
What Can You Do with Cloud Services at Penn State?
Our mission is to support the University with cost-effective, easy-to-use cloud platforms that power the next generation of discovery and education. With Penn State’s cloud tools, you can launch projects and quickly scale as you grow to focus on what matters most—teaching, research, and innovation. Cloud Services gives Penn State University faculty, researchers, and staff easy access to industry-leading public cloud computing offerings such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). These technology platforms support everything from data analysis and app development to machine learning projects and virtual computing environments.
Cloud Services help you:
- Quickly access scalable IT resources like virtual machines, databases, and cloud storage
- Build teaching tools, web applications, websites, cloud labs, and research apps
- Manage secure storage and scalable infrastructure
- Save money with pay-as-you-go pricing and no need to buy or maintain servers
- Focus on creating solutions—not managing infrastructure
How to Request a Cloud Account
Get started quickly with access to Penn State’s cloud environments.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Used by researchers and educators worldwide, AWS helps you build and scale applications, host virtual labs, and analyze big data.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Powerful cloud tools for big data, machine learning, storage, computing, networking, and more—built on the same infrastructure as Google Search and Gmail.
Microsoft Azure
Great for building web apps, virtual machines, and scalable systems. Perfect for hosting web apps and virtual machines, and developing academic projects.
Kion Cloud Enablement
Helps Penn State users monitor cloud spending, set budgets, and automate actions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, making it easier to stay on track and find savings.
Free Cloud Training Resources
Learn how to get started with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. These free resources help Penn State faculty, researchers, and staff build cloud skills for research, teaching, and technical development.
Need Help?
Whether you’re just getting started or running into roadblocks, we’re here to help provide technical support and documentation. The Penn State IT Cloud Services team can help with account setup, platform access, billing questions, general troubleshooting, and managing your cloud services. Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, we can help you use AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Kion effectively.
For help, contact cloud@psu.edu for personalized assistance.