Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides secure, scalable, cost-effective computing, storage and database services that faculty and staff can use for research projects, web application hosting, archival file storage and administrative Business Intelligence/analytics.
OTDI offers university-configured AWS (also called Ohio State AWS) to faculty and staff for approved university business. Ohio State AWS adds the following features to the standard AWS offering:
- Integrated billing: your AWS charges will be paid automatically from your Ohio State account;
- Ohio State name.# and BuckeyePass login to the AWS console;
- Pre-configured accounts to meet Ohio State requirements;
- Access to support specialists within AWS;
- ...and much more! Take a look at our service comparison chart for full details.
Note: Ohio State users should not sign up for a new AWS account at aws.amazon.com to use for university business. Any AWS account used for university business must be set up through the Ohio State AWS service to comply with university requirements. If you create a new account through aws.amazon.com it must be used solely for personal use; must be tied to a personal email address (e.g. @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, etc) and personal credit card; and cannot store university data.
I need to...
Request an Account
Our readiness checklist provides guidance on how to set a budget and get it approved in Workday and then how to request an account through the IT Service Catalog.
Learn About Pricing and Billing
The AWS service catalog listing provides information on pricing, billing, special considerations and the service level agreement (SLA).
Join the Ohio State AWS Community Team
Join the AWS Community Team to receive updates on AWS news, information, training, awareness and other opportunities.
Instructional Guides
Training and Events Offered by AWS
- Free Digital AWS Training - Training programs and offerings built by the experts at AWS.
- AWS Certification Training - Guides and resources to help you prepare for AWS Certification.
- AWS Events and Webinars - Online and in-person events that bring the cloud computing community together to connect, collaborate, and learn from AWS experts.
- AWS Online Tech Talks - Online presentations led by AWS solutions architects and engineers featuring technical deep dives, demonstrations, customer examples, and live Q&A with AWS experts.
Accessibility
Some users with disabilities may experience difficulties when using the web-based interfaces of certain Amazon Web Services (AWS). While AWS continues to improve accessibility across its platform, not all services currently meet the WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards required by public institutions like The Ohio State University.
To support your access:
- For the most accessible experience, we recommend using the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI).
- If you encounter any barriers or need assistance or accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Helpline at 614-292-5000.
Information Security
Ohio State has a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Amazon, which means Amazon Web Services now meets security requirements for HIPAA data. Users must follow our security policies for protecting HIPAA information.
Ohio State AWS account owners are responsible to work closely with their local IT and Security Coordinators to protect the use of university data in AWS.
Key References
Key Resources
Weekly Office Hours
In-Person
Date: 1st Thursday of each month
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Pelotonia Research Center Lobby
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Research Commons - 3rd floor of the 18th Ave Library
Online
Online consultation sessions are 30-minutes maximum, by appointment. These consultations are available only to current Ohio State employees.
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Questions or Feedback?
To ask a question or share feedback about the Ohio State AWS service, please email osuaws@osu.edu.