A key component of the KESC environment is ASRE Virtual Desktops are Windows Desktops created , which contains dedicated on-premise Virtual Machines (VMs). VMs in ASRE mainly run Windows in a secure environment that is suitable for restricted data. They These servers look and feel like a Windows computer , but are accessed remotely so that restricted data does not have to leave the secure environment. It also allows for secure collaboration between team members.

(through Remote Desktop).

Additional restrictions are in place, and some common questions are available on the KESC FAQ.

Team members in a project share the VM space and data structures to allow for collaboration, and researchers have multiple secure options to transfer data in and out.  

See the Support and Services document for more information on what is included in the cost.