Quick Access
NOTE: Tufts Researchers must be listed in the Tufts Directory with a primary affiliation of Faculty or Staff to be eligible for this service.
Features
Instead of using individual computer hardware for each server, virtual servers use shared resources (typically hardware) to house multiple separate server software. Tufts robust and highly available virtual infrastructure is housed in secure datacenters with redundant power, cooling and networking. This service includes monitoring, maintaining and managing the infrastructure, operating system, storage, backups, security and server patching.
Features include:
- Shared hardware means a smaller carbon footprint
- Right size CPU, memory and storage resource flexibility
- Additional business continuity and disaster recovery options
- Proactive maintenance on infrastructure and operating systems
- Servers are backed up, monitored, and secured at an enterprise level
Requirements
Faculty and staff must have an active Tufts email account with a valid Tufts Username and Tufts Password.
Get Started
Use the Server Request Form to request one or more Virtual Servers, or VM(s). You will be asked a series of questions about the VM, such as what operating system, database, web, and storage you need.
The Tufts Server Environment Guide describes classes of service, backup and recovery, server maintenance and uptime scheduling, access and rights, and the required steps for the provisioning of virtual servers.