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Vocareum Cloud Labs & Sandboxes​

Hands-On Cloud Environments for Real-World Learning

OVERVIEW

Vocareum’s Cloud Labs and Sandboxes provide safe, controlled environments for students and researchers to explore and experiment with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Databricks.

Key Features

Customized Labs

  • Design labs specific to course requirements, whether for big data analytics, cloud computing, AI development, or cybersecurity.

Policy-Based Access Control

  • Define who can access specific services, regions, and resources, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory policies.

Seamless Cloud Access Without Individual Credentials

  • Students use cloud services through the platform without personal accounts, reducing setup time and administrative overhead.

GPU and GenAI Service Access

  • Access GPUs and generative AI services directly via cloud consoles, including AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Cloud’s Gemini, and Databricks for big data and machine learning.​

Budget and Session Controls

  • Set budgets and session time limits for each user to prevent unexpected expenses, with real-time usage monitoring.

Integration with Teaching Tools

  • Seamless access through Learning Management Systems (LTI 1.3) and Single Sign-On for secure, simplified login.

Seamless Cloud and GenAI Resource Access

  • Cloud Integration: Interact with platforms like AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Cloud’s Gemini, and Databricks for hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and AI development.

  • No Need for Individual Credentials: All access is managed within the platform, eliminating the need for personal cloud accounts or credentials.

Teaching and Learning Tools

Auto-Grading Tools

Streamline assessments with customizable scripts for automatic grading, saving educators time.

In-Line Feedback

Provide immediate, personalized feedback within the notebook environment to enhance student learning.

Peer Review

Encourage collaborative learning and critical thinking through peer assessments.

Effortless Assignment Management

Publish, schedule, and manage assignments easily with support for diverse question formats like coding exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, and open-ended responses.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Facilitate group work with leaderboards, shared coding environments and persistent workspaces, enhancing continuity.

Exam Mode and Security

Restrict resource access during exams to maintain academic integrity and protect student data.

Additional Features

Policy-Based Access Control

Define granular access controls for each supported cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP). Specify regions, services, budget limitations, and usage duration to ensure responsible learning and adherence to internal regulations.

Capped Cloud Resources

Learners access a defined, capped amount of cloud resources within the sandbox, eliminating the need for personal credit cards. Resources reside in your organization's or Vocareum's cloud parent accounts, optimizing cost management.

Scalable Learning Environment

Vocareum Cloud Sandboxes can adapt to your needs. Organizations can scale access to cloud resources within the sandbox to accommodate larger groups or more complex projects.