There are differences between the consumer version of AWS and the OSU experience. This table will highlight the major comparisons.
| Consumer AWS Experience | Ohio State AWS Experience |
|---|---|
| Console access through aws.amazon.com | Console access through an Ohio State URL |
| Log in using an email address and password | Log in using Ohio State credentials and BuckeyePass |
| Root level access | Root level access DISABLED: full admin access enabled |
| Monthly invoice | OTDI receives one invoice for Ohio State each month |
| Charges billed to a credit card | Charges billed to a university/project billing account |
| Access billing tools (real time usage, alerts) | Access billing tools (real time usage, alerts) |
| Full suite of AWS services available | Majority of AWS suite of services available (refer to Service Details: Special Considerations for list) |
| Account logging (CloudTrail) optional | Account logging (CloudTrail) required and enabled |
| AWS service pricing | AWS service pricing (no OTDI markup) |
| AWS Basic Support | AWS Enterprise Support |
| Consumer terms and conditions | Enterprise terms and conditions |
| Sales tax and data egress charges apply | Tax exemption status (no sales tax) Data egress waiver (15% off monthly spend of account) |
Enterprise Security read only access to account Access to AWS Resources (E.g. Solutions Architect, AWS bench of expertise) Ohio State AWS User Community, events/workshops/training Alignment to university policies, processes and requirements Alignment with State of Ohio Laws |