Introduction to Cloud Computing

April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Virtual event

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Session Overview:
This session provides an introduction to the cloud resources available to UBC researchers. The course covers the fundamentals of cloud computing and its applications in supporting research activities. It highlights the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) community cloud and the UBC Hybrid Cloud service, which offers access to commercial cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the basics of cloud computing
  • Identify the cloud resources available to UBC researchers
  • Describe how to get started using the Alliance cloud

Prerequisite: None

This session will be held on Microsoft Teams, and a recording will be uploaded to our YouTube channel afterward. 

Register for the session here.

 

 

Advanced Research Computing signature UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity

Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio

Advanced Research Computing

West Mall Annex 202, 1933 West Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
E-mail arc.support@ubc.ca

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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