From 3b863717d35fc51fef3debbe76b20ff5b1f9f260 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aziz Khan Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 16:46:56 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Replaced XSEDE with ACCESS as reported #115 --- episodes/04-which-cloud.md | 44 +++++++++++++++++--------------------- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) diff --git a/episodes/04-which-cloud.md b/episodes/04-which-cloud.md index a12b0fcd..f4aa3b24 100644 --- a/episodes/04-which-cloud.md +++ b/episodes/04-which-cloud.md @@ -60,36 +60,28 @@ pay for Amazon using grant money, however universities are getting better about ### 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) @@ -125,7 +117,11 @@ The Open Science Data Cloud provides the scientific community with resources for #### [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