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We offer an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#Infrastructure_as_a_service_.28IaaS.29 Infrastructure as a Service] that supports [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_virtualization virtualization]. | |||
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If you can fit your work easily into the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer HPC] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batch_processing batch] submission workflow and environment (see [[What is a scheduler?]]) it is preferable to work outside the cloud, as there are more [[National systems|resources available]] for HPC and software is already configured and installed for many common needs. There are also tools like [[Singularity]] to run custom software stacks inside containers within | If you can fit your work easily into the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer HPC] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batch_processing batch] submission workflow and environment (see [[What is a scheduler?]]) it is preferable to work outside the cloud, as there are more [[National systems|resources available]] for HPC and software is already configured and installed for many common needs. There are also tools like [[Singularity]] to run custom software stacks inside containers within our HPC clusters. | ||
If your need isn't served by Singularity or HPC batch, then the cloud is your solution. | If your need isn't served by Singularity or HPC batch, then the cloud is your solution. | ||
=Getting a Cloud project= <!--T:10--> | =Getting a Cloud project= <!--T:10--> | ||
* Review and understand the [[Cloud shared security responsibility model|important role]] you are about to take on to [http://www.science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_97955.html safeguard your research] and the shared cloud | * Review and understand the [[Cloud shared security responsibility model|important role]] you are about to take on to [http://www.science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_97955.html safeguard your research] and the shared cloud infrastructure. | ||
* If you do not have | * If you do not have an account with us, create one with [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/account-management/apply-for-an-account/ these instructions]. | ||
* A [[OpenStack#Projects|project]] is an allocation of resources for creating VMs within a cloud. | * A [[OpenStack#Projects|project]] is an allocation of resources for creating VMs within a cloud. | ||
* If you are a primary investigator (PI) with an active cloud resource allocation (see [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/accessing-resources/resource-allocation-competitions/ RAC]) you should already have a project. See the below section [[Cloud#Using the Cloud|using the cloud]] to get started. If not or if you are not sure please contact [[Technical support|technical support]]. | * If you are a primary investigator (PI) with an active cloud resource allocation (see [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/accessing-resources/resource-allocation-competitions/ RAC]) you should already have a project. See the below section [[Cloud#Using the Cloud|using the cloud]] to get started. If not or if you are not sure please contact [[Technical support|technical support]]. | ||
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==Preparing your request== <!--T:12--> | ==Preparing your request== <!--T:12--> | ||
* When requesting access to an existing project you will need to know the project name and which cloud it is on. See the section on [[OpenStack#Projects|projects]] for guidance on how to find the project name and the section about [[Cloud#Cloud_systems|cloud systems]] for a list of | * When requesting access to an existing project you will need to know the project name and which cloud it is on. See the section on [[OpenStack#Projects|projects]] for guidance on how to find the project name and the section about [[Cloud#Cloud_systems|cloud systems]] for a list of our clouds. Requests for access must be confirmed by the PI owning the project. | ||
* When requesting either a new project or an increase in quota for an existing project some justification, in the form of a few sentences, is required: | * When requesting either a new project or an increase in quota for an existing project some justification, in the form of a few sentences, is required: | ||
**Why you need cloud resources | **Why you need cloud resources | ||
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= Using the Cloud = <!--T:7--> | = Using the Cloud = <!--T:7--> | ||
* If you are a first time user: | * If you are a first time user: | ||
**Log in to the [[Cloud#Cloud_systems|cloud]] where you have a [[OpenStack#Projects|project]]. Authenticate using your Compute Canada | **Log in to the [[Cloud#Cloud_systems|cloud]] where you have a [[OpenStack#Projects|project]]. Authenticate using your CCDB (Compute Canada data base) username (not your email address). | ||
**To create your first VM, read the [[Cloud Quick Start|cloud quick start]] guide. | **To create your first VM, read the [[Cloud Quick Start|cloud quick start]] guide. | ||
**See the [[Cloud troubleshooting guide|troubleshooting guide]] for steps to deal with common issues in cloud | **See the [[Cloud troubleshooting guide|troubleshooting guide]] for steps to deal with common issues in cloud | ||
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* [https://graham.cloud.computecanada.ca Graham] | * [https://graham.cloud.computecanada.ca Graham] | ||
* [http://cedar.cloud.computecanada.ca Cedar] | * [http://cedar.cloud.computecanada.ca Cedar] | ||
The details of the underlying hardware and | The details of the underlying hardware and OpenStack versions are described on the [[cloud resources]] page. The [[System status]] wiki page contains information about the current cloud status and future planned maintenance and upgrade activities. | ||
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