Duke

• Software
• Printing with ePrint
• Computer Labs
• Research Computing
• File Storage & Backup
• OIT Training Services
• Computing Recommendations

Software

Duke negotiates with vendors to make software available to Duke affiliates for discounted rates or, in many cases, for free. See what software is available.

ePrint

Students can print for free using Duke's ePrint service, with printer locations all over campus. To get started, download the software and read the FAQ.

Computer labs

There are computer labs available all over campus, most open 24x7 during classes. OIT also provides Multimedia Project Studios, which give students access to multimedia and design software and one-on-one consultations.

Research computing

Duke's Scalable Computing Support Center offers access to the Duke Shared Cluster Resource, training and consultations. 

File storage and backup

It's important to back up your files regularly to avoid a major data loss. OIT offers a free 5 GB of storage with WebFiles, and you can also opt to pay to back up your data automatically via Iron Mountain's Connected backup service.

OIT Training

OIT provides free IT training for Duke students, faculty and staff. This includes free seminars, Learn IT @ Lunch, online training and on-demand training.

Recommendations

OIT recommends that students bring computers that meet its minimum hardware specifications to maximize their use of Duke IT resources. You can also view recommendations on file organization, performance optimization and use of Windows 7.