How to use the SRE

Who can get access to the SRE?

Any University of Maryland, Baltimore faculty performing research can get access and use the SRE. 

Is training needed/required in order to use the SRE?

Formal training is not required. Using the SRE is as easy as using your own computer. Instructions on how to access the SRE and using your data to perform research will be provided once the SRE request has been fulfilled.

How do individuals use Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)?

To access AVD, a general user or researcher simply opens a web browser, connects to the Azure AVD Portal & uses their institutional credentials to log into the AVD Portal where they will see Applications & Desktops published to their ID.

They have access to the applications and software that they need, perform work and research analyses via AVD, and save their data and documents directly through this interface to the Azure infrastructure.

The user experience is very similar to logging in remotely to a desktop, where a general user or researcher will see a personalized desktop and applications that are familiar to them.

What is the process to get access? ▾

SRE workflow for principal investigators diagram

 

SRE Workflow for Principal Investigators

SRE = Microsoft Azure Secure Research Environment; RIC = UMMS Research Informatics Core;

PI = Principal Investigator; If PI is from UMD (University of Maryland, College Park), PI must obtain a UMB ID

  1. PI discusses data request with RIC
  2. PI completes ICTR form requesting data
  3. RIC interviews PI for data, storage, & computing needs
  4. RIC shares data, storage, and computing info with UMB IT
  5. UMB IT discusses SRE and potential costs with RIC and PI
  6. UMB IT onboards PI to SRE
  7. RIC moves the IRB-approved data to SRE
  8. PI begins research in SRE

SRE Workflow for Principal Investigators with NON-UMMS data Source Diagram

SRE Workflow for Principal Investigators with non-UMMS Data source

SRE = Microsoft Azure Secure Research Environment;

UMB IT = University of Maryland Information Technology Group;

PI = Principal Investigator

  1. PI contacts UMB IT to discuss data, storage, and computing needs
  2. UMB IT onboards PI to SRE
  3. PI begins research in SRE

 

When should a PI move an existing project to SRE? ▾

what if I already have a current project diagram

What if I already have a current project?

Does the PI have an existing project?

  • No: Is there a project request submitted with ICTR?
    • No: The PI should reach out to the RIC at EDA-Research@umm.edu to start the project request
    • Yes: Does it use data governed by UMMS?
      • Yes: Reach out to the RIC at EDA-Research@umm.edu to discuss moving the project to SRE.
        • UMB IT will also get involved after initial consultation with the RIC.
          • An SRE is created for your project
      • No: Reach out to UMB IT at SRE-Support@umaryland.edu to discuss moving the project to SRE
        • An SRE is created for your project
  • Yes: Does it use data governed by UMMS?
    • Yes: Reach out to the RIC at EDA-Research@umm.edu to discuss moving the project to SRE.
      • UMB IT will also get involved after initial consultation with the RIC.
        • An SRE is created for your project
    • No: Reach out to UMB IT at SRE-Support@umaryland.edu to discuss moving the project to SRE
      • An SRE is created for your project