Intro to WestGrid / Compute Canada & Advanced Research Computing

Date: Tuesday, January 24, 10.00-11.00am PST
Location: Online - Please click here to register. 

Speaker:
Jamie Rosner
Life Sciences Analyst, Advanced Research Computing
The University of British Columbia

Does your research require large-scale computing, data management, or storage? Compute Canada, in partnership with WestGrid and other regional partners, provides state-of-the-art advanced research computing (ARC) systems and software for Canadian researchers and their collaborators in all academic and industrial sectors. 

This talk will provide an overview of the expertise, resources, and services available to support your research. University faculty, grad students, and staff from all disciplines are invited to attend.

Compute Canada service offerings include:

  • Computation – Expandable power ranging from the equivalent of a second desktop to supercomputers with thousands of cores, terabytes of RAM, and a variety of system architectures.
  • Data Storage – Robust storage solutions for backup and mid- to long-term storage.
  • Cloud – Virtual-machine development space that includes an outward-facing IP address.
  • Globus – Fast, secure, sharing and fire-and-forget file transfers.
  • ownCloud – 50Gb of shareable, Dropbox-like space available across multiple devices.
  • Platforms & Portals – Hosting for specialized data and tools for entire research communities.
  • Specialized Software – More than 250 software programs and packages already integrated with Compute Canada systems.
  • Data Visualization Support – Dedicated 3D visualization expertise available.
  • Consultant Support – Consultations regarding project architecture and resource needs with technical experts with skills ranging from specialty software selection to program optimization.

For more information and to register, please visit the WestGrid website here (https://www.westgrid.ca/events/intro_compute_canada_westgrid_advanced_research_computing).

 

 

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