📘 Compute Service Guide
Compute Service 101
This guide walks you through everything you need to go from zero to a running research workspace. Follow the steps in order for the smoothest experience, or jump to a specific section if you know what you’re looking for.
| Step | Section | What You’ll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Compute Service | What it is, who it’s for, and when to use it |
| 2 | Getting Access | Prerequisites and how to get set up |
| 3 | Navigating the Dashboard | Finding your way around the portal |
| 4 | Creating Your First Workspace | Choosing a type, image, and configuration — then launching |
| 5 | Connecting to Your Workspace | Connecting from Windows, Mac, Linux, or browser |
| 6 | Working with Data | Storage types, studies, and moving data in and out |
| 7 | Managing Your Workspace | Start, stop, terminate, expiry, costs, and security groups |
| 8 | Troubleshooting & FAQs | Common issues and frequently asked questions |
For detailed reference tables (hardware specs, pricing), see the Reference section.
Tip
First time here? Start at Step 1 and work your way through. You’ll have a running workspace within 20 minutes.