From 94897b9e3313e67882ae0b82dd707ab0ff32dfca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: epauwels Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:29:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update HPC-UGent policies for externals --- mkdocs/docs/HPC/sites/hpc_policies.md | 44 +++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-) diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/sites/hpc_policies.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/sites/hpc_policies.md index 3b19952e382..8797203db60 100644 --- a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/sites/hpc_policies.md +++ b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/sites/hpc_policies.md @@ -24,11 +24,9 @@ The conditions that apply depend on your affiliation. - Includes researchers from e.g. INBO, ILVO, RBINS, etc. -- Usage subject to an agreement with Ghent University. +- HPC-UGent promotes using the [Tier1 services of the VSC](https://www.vscentrum.be/compute). -- Every institute gets *1,500€* worth of compute time free of charge per year. - -- Use your *welkom* account credentials to request a VSC-id and connect. +- HPC-UGent can act as a liason. ### Students @@ -41,44 +39,18 @@ The conditions that apply depend on your affiliation. ## Access for industry -Researchers and developers from industry are very welcome to use HPC-UGent -services and infrastructure. +Researchers and developers from industry can use the services and infrastructure tailored to industry from VSC. ### Our offer -- Access to state-of-the-art supercomputing infrastructure. - -- Dedicated helpdesk and user support. - -- On-demand software installation. - -- Regular training sessions. - -- Buy compute time and storage in pay-what-you-use model. - -- Advice on using other compute clusters in the VSC network. +- [VSC has a dedicated service geared towards industry](https://www.vscentrum.be/getaccess). -### Access models +- HPC-UGent can act as a liason to the VSC services. -- Exploratory access: - - Explore our infrastructure and services for a 1-month period. - - No contract needed. - - Free of charge. - - Request your free trial by mail to {{ hpcinfo }}. +### Research partnership: -- Access via agreement: - - Subject to an agreement between your company and Ghent University. - - Check out a draft contract at [Access for industry]({{ hpc_support_industry }}). - - Pay-what-you-use system: you only pay for the compute time and storage that you actually use. - - All prices are listed in the draft contract. - - Request a quote by mail to {{ hpcinfo }}. +- Interested in collaborating in supercomputing with a UGent research group? -- Getting access: - - Use your *welkom* account credentials to request a VSC-id and connect. - - See also [Access for external parties](https://helpdesk.ugent.be/account/en/externe.php) - - For further details, contact {{ hpcinfo }}. +- We can help you look for a collaborative partner. Contact {{ hpcinfo }}. -- Research partnership: - - Interested in collaborating in supercomputing with a UGent research group? - - We can help you look for a collaborative partner. Contact {{ hpcinfo }}. {% endif %}