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Replaced XSEDE with ACCESS as reported datacarpentry#115
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### Open Science Clouds

#### [XSEDE](https://www.xsede.org/)
#### [ACCESS](https://access-ci.org/)

The Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE) is an NSF funded HPCC, so
it is open to any US-based researcher, and shares most of the same benefits and drawbacks
of a university or corporate HPCC. If your university or corporation doesn't have it's
own HPCC resources, XSEDE will likely be your cheapest option.
The NSF’s ACCESS (Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support) program
builds upon the successes of the 11-year XSEDE (Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment) project,
while also expanding the ecosystem with capabilities for new modes of research and further democratizing participation.

Although any US-based researcher can use XSEDE, first [they'll need an account](https://portal.xsede.org/#/guest).
Like the HPCC options described above, XSEDE uses a scheduler to start jobs, and puts limits on
how many resources any one user can utilize at once.
Although any US-based researcher can use ACCESS, first [they'll need an account](https://identity.access-ci.org/new-user).
If you previously had an XCEDE account, you do not need to create a new ACCESS ID.

ACCESS can also be a bit intimidating at first because you will need to know what resources
you need, and for how long, before you get started. ACCESS runs like a mini version of the
NSF grant system. In order to qualify to submit large jobs, you'll have to submit a [allocation request](https://allocations.access-ci.org/manage-allocations-overview), in the form of a short proposal.

XSEDE can also be a bit intimidating at first because you will need to know what resources
you need, and for how long, before you get started. XSEDE runs like a mini version of the
NSF grant system. In order to qualify to submit large jobs, you'll have to submit a [allocation request](https://portal.xsede.org/allocations/research), in the form of a short proposal.
Also like an NSF grant, if your proposal is accepted, that means you have access to whatever
resources you were approved for, for the time frame you requested.

Don't let that paragraph scare you off though. XSEDE has two different allocation tracks. If
you aren't sure exactly what you'll need for your big project, you can request a [startup allocation](https://portal.xsede.org/allocations/startup) which only requires an abstract
rather than a proposal, and grants you a year to try out your new pipeline or analysis. These
are usually granted in a week or so, and are intended for you to test your pipeline so you
know what to ask for in your allocation proposal.

If that still sounds a little too daunting, XSEDE also has [trial allocations](https://iujetstream.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/JWT/pages/76149919/Jetstream+Trial+Access+Allocation)
which give you access to only a tiny fraction of XSEDES power, but are plenty large enough to
test your code and see if a larger allocation is worth pursuing. These allocations are granted
more or less immediately by simply filling in a form and agreeing to the usage rules.
Don't let that paragraph scare you off though. ACCESS has four different allocation tracks. If
you aren't sure exactly what you'll need for your big project, you can request an [explore allocation](https://allocations.access-ci.org/prepare-requests-overview#comparison-table) which only requires an abstract
rather than a proposal, and grants you a year to try out your new pipeline or analysis.

If you're interested in using XSEDE, check to see if your workplace has a [Campus Champion](https://www.xsede.org/community-engagement/campus-champions). These are people who
have had extensive training on both the XSEDE system and the allocation program, and can
If you're interested in using ACCESS, check to see if your workplace has a [Campus Champion](https://campuschampions.cyberinfrastructure.org/). These are people who
have had extensive training on both the XSEDE/ACCESS systems and the allocation program, and can
help you figure out how to apply and what you need.

#### [Open Science Grid](https://opensciencegrid.org)
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#### [CyVerse (iPlant Collaborative) Atmosphere](https://www.cyverse.org/atmosphere)

#### [JetStream](https://jetstream-cloud.org/)
#### [JetStream2](https://jetstream-cloud.org/)

Jetstream2 is a flexible, user-friendly cloud computing environment available to US-based researchers and educators at no cost through support from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support ([ACCESS](https://access-ci.org/)) program.

As a resource provider for the NSF's ACCESS program, Jetstream2 users must first [register for an ACCESS ID](https://operations.access-ci.org/identity/new-user). You'll then use this ID to apply for your allocation, distribute credits, manage your project members, and log in to Jetstream2.

### Commercial Clouds

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