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# Pre-requisites

To begin launching an instance, the following pre-requisites are required:

1. Hardware: Personal computer with internet connection.
2. Software:
   1. SSH Client.
   2. Stata license (contact your department's IT service).
3. Cloud Service:
   1. AWS account.
   2. GitHub account (optional).