1. Introduction to Free HPC Resources: XSEDE
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Introduction to Free HPC Resources: XSEDE

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What IS it?
XSEDE is a comprehensive set of advanced, heterogeneous high-end digital services integrated into a general-purpose infrastructure.
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User Portal for access to account info, training, documentation, etc 2

3. XSEDE Offerings Compute Visualization Data ECSS TEOS User Engagement3
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XSEDE Offerings
Compute
Visualization
Data
ECSS
TEOS
User Engagement
User Portal
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7. But, XSEDE isn't just about “Big Iron”...7
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But, XSEDE isn't just about “Big Iron”...
User Productivity is main focus
Enabling research is key to program success
Novel and Innovative Project welcomes non-traditional fields of study.
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8. Other Projects and Services8
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Other Projects and Services
Campus Champions
Campus Bridging
Science Gateways
Speakers Bureau
Engaging under-represented communities
Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs
Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc.
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9. Now...the BIG question... How do I take advantage of these services?9
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Now...the BIG question...
How do I take advantage
of these services?
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10. Process is well documented and defined: 10
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Help with Allocations
Does your institution have a Campus Champion? (Currently at 126 institutions)
Process is well documented and defined:
Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs
Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc.
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11. What type of resource do I need? 11
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Important Info!
What type of resource do I need?
Does the resource have my application?
How much compute time do I need?
ECSS needed on Project?
TEOS help to get up to speed?
Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs
Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc.
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12. Educational Allocation XRAC Allocation12
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Types of Allocations
Startup Allocation
Educational Allocation
XRAC Allocation
Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs
Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc.
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13. XRAC Allocation Periods13
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XRAC Allocation Periods
Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs
Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc.
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14. Recruiting Campus Champions Contact Kay Hunt <kay@purdue.edu>14
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Recruiting Campus Champions
Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs
Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc.
Strong focus on engaging under-represented communities
Contact Kay Hunt 14

15. Arkansas High Performance15
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Jeff Pummill
Arkansas High Performance
Computing Center
Education – working with institutions to institute computational science certificate and degree programs
Campus visits – to address use of resources, training, education, etc.
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