Classroom & Research Computing

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Classroom Technology

Description: The Classroom Technology team provides audio visual (AV) technology support, training, and equipment consultation for academic classroom spaces in the College of
Arts & Science, Blair School of Music, Divinity School, Law School, Owen Graduate School of Management, School of Engineering, Peabody School of Education, and the School of Medicine (OHSE). Additionally, the Classroom Technology team also manages capital AV projects for both building renovations and new construction.

Available to Faculty, Staff

List of Services

Research Computing

Description: Explore research computing solutions tailored to your academic needs. Get support for high-performance computing, data analysis, and software tools to advance your research goals effectively.

Available to Faculty, Staff

List of Services

  • Secure Research Cloud

    Service Description:

    What is cloud computing?

    Cloud computing is the delivery of on-demand hosted computing services over the internet. Rather than buying, owning, and maintaining physical infrastructure or data centers, you can subscribe to services from a cloud provider. Using cloud services allows users to be more agile and flexible by scaling services up or down in a stable and high-performance execution environment.

    Vanderbilt University Information Technology (VUIT) leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its public cloud services. Vanderbilt utilizes direct connections into AWS which allow us to extend our on-campus network to create secure and private workspaces inside of AWS.

    What is SRC?

    SRC is a secure research environment in AWS cloud that is ready to use and is preconfigured with security. Controls in place are modeled after NIST 800-171.

    How do I get the service?

    Users login from anywhere with an internet connection and access resources within the secure environment utilizing remote desktop tools.

    SRC is accessed through Vanderbilt's VPN client by logging in with a VUnetID.  There are built-in securities such as a private, encrypted connection, access control with MFA and least privilege, incident detection and response, and full logging and auditability.

    SRC is able to store and process the following data types:

    Data Classification Definition Examples Compatible with SRC
    Level 1 Public Data that is publicly available News, Faculty books, Published research data Yes
    Level 2 Institutional Use Only Data that is private to VU and should not be available to non-VU without permission Non-public research data, Confidential administrative data Yes
    Level 3 Restricted Data that must be kept confidential by law or contract PII, FERPA, PHI/HIPAA, Data Use Agreement data  Yes*
    Level 4 Critical Data that is protected by law and requires bespoke security Regulated research data (e.g. ITAR/EAR/CUI), PCI, Tax info, Banking account info No

    * Consultation needed to ensure compliance

    Vanderbilt's full Data Classification Policy can be found here.

    What SRC comes with What you must provide
    • Hardened base server image
    • Windows or Amazon Linux 2 Operating System
    • Mozilla Firefox browser
    • Ongoing infrastructure and security support
    • Budget and Idle resource alerts available upon request
    • Your own data sets
    • Software licenses* and software support
    • COA/POET String for payment
    • On-going monitoring of costs

    * Be aware of your software licensing requirements and restrictions (e.g. SPSS or MatLab).

    A helpful user guide is referenced in this  section: Documentation and service information links below. It provides helpful information on how-to's, user do’s and don'ts, and FAQs.

    Documentation and Service Information Links

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    Service Category: Classroom and Research Computing

  • Gartner Research

    Service Description:

    The Jean & Alexander Heard Library and Vanderbilt Information Technology (VUIT) have partnered to offer the Vanderbilt community access to Gartner, an online database providing research and analysis about the global information technology industry.

    Gartner is a leading information technology & consultation firm that provides research and analysis services to inform and support decision making in higher education and other industry sectors.

    Partnering with Gartner, Vanderbilt University staff & technical professionals can stay current with emerging technologies designed to streamline business processes and take learning to the next level.  Receive comprehensive advice on IT issues, proven business strategies, and insights that can influence important decisions and major purchases.

    How do I get the service?

    Depending on your role with VU, there are 2 different access options:

    • Gartner Campus Access is for all VU Students, Faculty and Staff. Gartner research can enrich the learning experience allowing students & faculty the opportunity to tap into real-life examples of how technology is used, industry tech advances, and trends.  Log into Gartner Campus Access with your Vanderbilt VUnetID and password and experience a faster & smarter way to research!
    • Gartner for Technical Professionals is expressly designed for and provided to VU IT technical professionals. Gartner for Technical Professionals’ unlimited access to research and unmetered analyst inquiries provides the insights, guidance, and tools to support VU IT technical teams execution on IT strategy initiatives by providing scalable and secure solutions.  Leverage architecture templates, Initiative Guidance Frameworks, and in-depth product evaluations.  If you are a VU IT Professional and would like access, please open a help request.

    Contact for Further Assistance:

    • This service is not managed by VUIT. For support issues using your VUnetID and password please visit VU Identity.

    Service Category: Classroom and Research Computing

Student Systems

Description: Comprises a suite of software solutions designed to support and streamline the diverse academic needs of the institution. Subcategories includes applications such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Available to Faculty, Staff, Research, Students

List of Services

  • YES

    Service Description: 

    YES is the primary academic records and registration portal for Vanderbilt students. Students use YES to register for classes, change their address, and access the Brightspace learning management system, among a host of other applications.

    How do I get the service?

    Please visit the Registration Information page for detailed information about registration at Vanderbilt. For assistance utilizing certain features of the registration application, please see the user guides. Holds can be placed on students' registration accounts for a number of reasons. Holds appear on the landing page when students log in to YES. A hold pertaining to the State of Tennessee's immunization requirements is placed on the registration account of all incoming students. For information on immunization requirements, please visit the Student Health Center. 

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    Service Category: Classroom and Research Computing

  • Brightspace

    Service Description:

    Brightspace is Vanderbilt University’s primary course management system, providing a core set of digital tools designed to support teaching and learning across campus. This website provides information about Brightspace to Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and students.

    How do I get the service?

    Log in to Brightspace

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    Service Category: Classroom and Research Computing

Faculty Systems (FIS)

Description: Comprises a suite of software solutions designed to support and streamline the diverse academic needs of the institution. Subcategories includes applications such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Available to Faculty, Staff