RACE (RMIT Advanced Cloud Ecosystem)
Welcome to RACE
The RMIT Advanced Cloud Ecosystem (RACE) provides researchers, students, and staff with access to powerful cloud computing resources across AWS and Azure. Whether you need managed research environments or full cloud access, RACE has a platform for you.
Choose Your Platform
RACE offers four platforms to suit different needs and experience levels:
Managed Platforms
🖥️ Compute Service
Best for: Researchers who need secure, pre-configured environments
A managed AWS platform that provides secure virtual machines with federated access control. Perfect for research projects requiring reproducible environments.
☁️ Loome
Best for: Users who need simple Azure resource provisioning
A managed Azure platform with built-in cost tracking and simplified resource management. Great for getting started with Azure quickly.
Self-Managed Cloud Access
🔶 AWS Direct Access
Best for: Experienced users who need full AWS capabilities
Direct access to the AWS Console with full control over EC2, S3, SageMaker, Braket, and all AWS services. Requires cloud experience.
Not Sure Which Platform to Choose?
| If you need… | Choose… |
|---|---|
| Secure, managed research VMs | Compute Service |
| Simple Azure resource provisioning | Loome |
| Full AWS services (EC2, S3, SageMaker, etc.) | AWS Direct Access |
For a detailed comparison, see our Platform Comparison Guide.
Quick Links
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Welcome & Overview | Learn about RACE, compare platforms, and request access |
| Compute Service Guide | Complete guide to Compute Service |
| Loome Guide | Complete guide to Loome |
| AWS Access | Guide to direct AWS access |
| Troubleshooting | FAQ, known issues, and support |
Need Help?
- Frequently Asked Questions - Common questions and answers
- Getting Support - Contact the RACE team
- Request Access - Learn how to get started with RACE