Last updated: April 17, 2026
This course gets you working with various computing tools.
You'll want to start using Rivanna in the first week.
Be sure to request access to the remaining tools in weeks 1-2.
Below is a list of tools and appropriate links:
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Rivanna | All Spark computing can be done here. Required modules are installed via containers. |
| AWS Free Tier | Used for cloud compute (EC2), storage (S3) among other things. Select the free tools to avoid incurring costs. |