The CLAS Linux Group of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers consultation services to faculty and staff regarding their Linux based teaching and research needs.  Drop in to 303A MLH or email request@divms.uiowa.edu to start a consultation to see how CLAS Linux can support your teaching and research needs.

• Determining which resource is best, which could include:
  • CLAS Linux team managed servers & hardware configuration.
  • Cloud services.
  • Locally-hosted: Argon or the Interactive Data Analytics Service (IDAS).
  • External cyberinfrastructure, such as the HPC funded by the National Science Foundation or other U.S. agencies. 
• Data management and sharing plans.
• Storage: Advice on the most secure short-term and archival solutions that are supported on campus.
• Scientific software: Introduction to what we currently support and how to request new software.
• Compliance: We can advise regarding policies and regulations associated with technology and data plans.
• Concierge Services: Referrals to other campus IT services that support research.
• License server hosting.
• Teaching infrastructure and requests.
• Unique, one-of-a-kind problems.