Introduction to Free HPC Resources: XSEDE 10/01/12 Introduction to Free HPC Resources: XSEDE

2 09/28/12 10/01/12 What IS it? XSEDE is a comprehensive set of advanced, heterogeneous high-end digital services integrated into a general-purpose infrastructure. Add User Engagement User Portal for access to account info, training, documentation, etc 2

XSEDE Offerings Compute Visualization Data ECSS TEOS User Engagement 3 09/28/12 10/01/12 XSEDE Offerings Compute Visualization Data ECSS TEOS User Engagement User Portal Add User Engagement User Portal for access to account info, training, documentation, etc 3

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But, XSEDE isn't just about “Big Iron”... 7 09/28/12 10/01/12 But, XSEDE isn't just about “Big Iron”... User Productivity is main focus Enabling research is key to program success Novel and Innovative Project welcomes non-traditional fields of study. Add User Engagement User Portal for access to account info, training, documentation, etc 7

Other Projects and Services 8 09/28/12 10/01/12 Other Projects and Services Campus Champions Campus Bridging Science Gateways Speakers Bureau Engaging under-represented communities Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc. Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities 8

Now...the BIG question... How do I take advantage of these services? 9 09/28/12 10/01/12 Now...the BIG question... How do I take advantage of these services? Add User Engagement User Portal for access to account info, training, documentation, etc 9

Process is well documented and defined: 10 09/28/12 10/01/12 Help with Allocations Does your institution have a Campus Champion? (Currently at 126 institutions) www.xsede.org/current-champions Process is well documented and defined: https://www.xsede.org/allocations Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc. Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities 10

What type of resource do I need? 11 09/28/12 10/01/12 Important Info! What type of resource do I need? Does the resource have my application? How much compute time do I need? ECSS needed on Project? TEOS help to get up to speed? Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc. Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities 11

Educational Allocation XRAC Allocation 12 09/28/12 10/01/12 Types of Allocations Startup Allocation Educational Allocation XRAC Allocation Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc. Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities 12

XRAC Allocation Periods 13 09/28/12 10/01/12 XRAC Allocation Periods Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc. Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities 13

Recruiting Campus Champions Contact Kay Hunt <kay@purdue.edu> 14 09/28/12 10/01/12 Recruiting Campus Champions Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc. Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities Contact Kay Hunt <kay@purdue.edu> 14

Arkansas High Performance 15 09/28/12 10/01/12 Jeff Pummill Arkansas High Performance Computing Center jpummil@uark.edu Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc. Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities 15

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