Service Spotlight: Affordable Access to Amazon Web Services (AWS) via UC-Wide Enterprise Agreement
UC Davis faculty and staff can access Amazon Web Services (AWS) at significantly reduced rates, thanks to the latest UC-wide enterprise agreement. This initiative, brought to our campus by Information and Educational Technology (IET), opens a world of cloud computing resources to our campus community. AWS, a renowned cloud platform, provides numerous on-demand services from Amazon.com’s data centers, including computing resources, data storage, and much more.
What’s New?
The most recent UC-wide agreement with AWS increases the discounts available and extends these benefits through December 2027. This pay-as-you-go pricing model requires no upfront investment, allowing for flexible and cost-effective usage of AWS’s extensive service catalog, which boasts over 200 services.
Getting Started
To leverage these AWS services, you’ll need an AggieCloud AWS account. AWS is a key component of the AggieCloud suite, offering a range of services including:
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Virtual servers (EC2)
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Cloud storage solutions (S3)
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Affordable data backup (Glacier)
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Database services, both relational (RDS) and non-relational (DynamoDB)
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High-performance computing with Hadoop (EMR)
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Email (SES) and push notification (SNS) services
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Advanced AI tools (Rekognition, Lex, Kendra)
These services are easily manageable through a user-friendly interface, command-line tools, or advanced API and software tools.
AggieCloud Exclusive Benefits
By joining AggieCloud, you gain access to:
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Simplified billing and provisioning. Link your AWS account to a UC-designated Eligible Payer Account to automatically receive discounts. If you’re unsure about your discount status, contact iet-cloud-services@ucdavis.edu.
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Significant discounts across most services, including increased discounts on AWS cloud infrastructure (IaaS) through 2027.
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Enhanced cloud security features for participating units.
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Convenient app for managing access and payment details.
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Upgraded support tailored to your specific environment.
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Additional services exclusive to participating units.
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A vibrant community of practice for all users.
For more details or if you have questions, please visit AggieCloud or reach out to iet-cloud-services@ucdavis.edu.