Northwestern IT Research Computing and Data Services Documentation

Welcome! This site contains documentation and help pages for Research Computing and Data Services (RCDS) systems, as well as tutorials and guides to help you use these systems effectively. For information on the services offered by Research Computing and Data Services, or to sign-up for services or view service policies, please visit the Research Computing and Data Services section of the Northwestern IT website .

Find What You Need

Getting Started

If you’re new to computing at Northwestern, or new to a specific system or technology, some good places to start are:

• Introduction to Quest

• Genomics Compute Cluster Quick Start

• Quest User Guide

System Guides

System guides provide detailed instructions on using Northwestern-provided systems, system information, troubleshooting tips, and more. This is the primary reference documentation for each system.

• Quest

• RDSS

• Globus

Tutorials

Tutorials help you accomplish specific research tasks using a wide range of tools, technologies, and languages. See the menu on the left to get started.

• Python

• R

• Software Management

Resource Guides

Resource guides connect you with external resources to help you develop new skills. Resources are reviewed and curated by our staff to help you find learning resources appropriate for your goals. See the menu on the left to get started.

• Python

• R

• Statistics

Getting Help

Our staff combine technical expertise with research experience to help you achieve your research computing and data goals.

Learn How to Get Support