Storage, Security, and Analysis
This table describes the 4 main data storage and research computing facilities offered at Harvard
| FAS Odyssey | HMS O2 | IQSS RCE | HBS RCS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitive data support | Level 3, Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3, Level 4 |
| User interface | Command line | Command line | Graphical User Interface | Graphical User Interface |
| Quick start tutorial | Quick Start Guide | Using Slurm | Contact: help@iq.harvard.edu | Quick Start |
| Integrated Applications (gui-based and executables) | List of 681 modules that each contain their own applications | Lmod system of environment modules, with each module containing its own applications |
List of statistical applications Additional software packages can be installed. |
Software packages include R, Stata, Matlab, SAS, Stat/Transfer, and more. Users can install additional software. |
| Training available? | Yes, regularly scheduled workshops. | Yes, regularly scheduled classes. | Yes, regularly scheduled statistical workshops. | Yes, required training session upon signup, subsequent information sessions about best practices and new resources. Regular workshops in collaboration with IQSS. |
| Intended users | Mainly FAS, SEAS, HSPH. Other Schools welcome. | HMS, HSPH, & beyond (eCommons, hospitals) | All Harvard; MIT social scientists | HBS |
| Compute fees? | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Storage fees? | Free. Additional storage can be purchased | Free | Free (with additional paid resources if backups are needed for data larger than 1 TB) |
The information above was last updated in February 2019. For updates and additional information on these resources, please contact each resource individually.